As demonstrated by the clinical studies summarized below, the clinical efficacy of PRP may be related to the total dose of platelets (PLTs) delivered per injection. Based on a level I RCT comparing PRP and HA for Knee OA (most patients tested were reported with at K-L Grade III), at least 10 Billion platelets must be delivered in an 8 mL aliquot of PRP [1]. Furthermore, in vitro, PRP Dose-Response studies corroborate this finding by demonstrating the increased metabolic activity, especially at the 1M plt/uL dose [6]. Conversely, studies utilizing underdosed PRP, result in no clinical improvement to the patient [9]. <br/><br/> — PLYMOUTH MEDICAL

Best Practices for Integrating Orthobiologics into your Clinical Practice

Integrating Orthobiologics into your practice can offer many clinically superior benefits to your patients and can also mitigate the diminishing returns most are experiencing from insurance-based procedures. The following are a handful of best practices that you can follow in order to ensure your team is leveraging these treatments effectively and safely.

As the leading supplier of Orthobiologics devices and solutions, PLYMOUTH MEDICAL discusses the key considerations of integrating Orthobiologics into your practice in this blogpost.

1. Stay on top of the latest research

Orthobiologics is a rapidly evolving field and new findings are emerging quickly. As a medical practitioner, it is important to stay up-to-date with the latest research to inform your clinical decision-making and ensure that you can provide your patients with the most effective and up to date treatments. You can attend conferences such as the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation and TOBI, read academic journals and participate in forums to keep up with the latest discoveries. For those with limited time, the PLYMOUTH MEDICAL team have created an invaluable tool: THE EDUCATION PORTAL, which streamlines access to studies and data and also includes how to videos, tip sheets and draws attention to the latest research.

2. Choose the right products

There are a wide variety of Orthobiologic products available, from Platelet-Rich-Plasma (PRP), Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC), Plasma Concentrate, and to our dismay, a never ending parade of perinatal products in the marketplace. Increasingly, energy devices like Shockwave Therapy are also becoming more common as a monotherapy or as an adjuvant to cell therapies. Choosing which intervention, or combination of treatments is the most appropriate for your patient's given condition can oftentimes rest solely on the patient’s ability to pay out of pocket. By working with an experienced team like PLYMOUTH MEDICAL, we can help you hone in on the right products and achieve better results.

3. Implement clear protocols and staff training

Orthobiologic treatments are typically minimally invasive, yet these should not be performed without proper guidelines and protocols in place for your team. Integrating Orthobiologics into your practice requires training not just for you, but also for your staff. Working with PLYMOUTH MEDICAL’s education team, you can leverage our countless PLYMOUTOUTH MEDICAL Resources such as kit processing instructions, consent forms, treatment checklists and Pre & and Post procedure suggestions, to establish clear protocols for each Orthobiologic treatment that you offer. Your clinical team should understand the treatment protocol by indication, how to guide and manage patient expectations pre and post, how to support the safe administration of each treatment and how to ensure patient outcomes and feedback are captured.

4. Communicate with your patients

Orthobiologics can be complex to explain to patients, especially when there is limited time in the consultation. Communicating with your patients in a clear and understandable way can help alleviate any concerns they may have about the procedure while making the case for all treatment options available to them. Explaining the treatment options, what to expect during and after the procedure, and the potential risks and benefits, however takes time. Patients that wish to educate themselves are provided web-based links to look up the latest research related to their specific pathology. PLYMOUTH MEDICAL have helped over 2100 clients with patient education material from brochures to web content and continue to invest in patient engagement resources to help improve patient retention and conversion.

Conclusion

Orthobiologics is an exciting field that can offer many benefits to patients and clinicians alike. By following these best practices, our clients have ensured their practices are offering safe and effective treatments to their patients. They have stayed up-to-date with the latest research, chosen the right products, and followed proper protocols and guidelines.

These key considerations and the experience we have gained will help you successfully integrate Orthobiologics into your practice and provide the best possible care to your patients as evidenced by our Data Biologics data. It’s clear that with our team, patients do better over time, remain satisfied and would recommend orthobiologic treatments to their family and friends.

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