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Non-Surgical Orthopedics Knowledge Hub: PRP and Stem Cells

Explore articles and expert perspectives on non-surgical joint repair and regenerative orthopedics. Topics include PRP, cellular orthobiologics like MFAT (Adipose Stem Cell) and BMA (Bone Marrow Aspirate), and whole-body wellness. Written by a fellowship-trained, dual board certified orthopedic physician in Glastonbury, CT.

Written and clinically reviewed by

Paul D. Tortland, DO, FAOASM, CAQSM, RMSK

Dr. Paul Tortland, DO is a non-surgical orthopedic & sports medicine physician specializing in regenerative orthopedics and surgical alternative treatment. He is dual board-certified in Sports Medicine & Osteopathic Manipulative Medicine (OMM) and Regenerative Medicine, Fellowship-trained in Sports Medicine. He became the first physician in the world to earn board certification in Regenerative Medicine in 2015. Diplomate, American Board of Regenerative Medicine (ABRM), 2015. Registered in Musculoskeletal Ultrasound (RMSK).

Last clinically reviewed

October 2026

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Non-Surgical Orthopedics Knowledge Hub: PRP and Stem Cells

How to Avoid Carpal Tunnel Surgery: Nonsurgical Treatments for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritis: Hope or Hype?

Is Stem Cell Therapy Ethical? Patient Safety Guide | Dr. Tortland

PRP Injections for Knee Pain & Arthritis in Connecticut

Can PRP Help Hip and Knee Arthritis? What the Evidence Shows from a Double-Board Certified Sports Medicine Physician

Cervical Instability & "Text Neck"

Does PRP Regrow Cartilage? Separating the Science from the Marketing

PRP for Shoulder Rotator Cuff Tears: What the Evidence Shows

Hydrodissection, Anyone? A Patient's Journey From Italy to CT

PRP for Acute Hamstring Injury

Do Corticosteroid Injections Damage the Tendon in Tennis Elbow? What a New MRI Study Shows

5 Questions to Ask Before Choosing a PRP or Stem Cell Provider

MFAT Explained: Using Your Own Fat Tissue for Knee Arthritis, and What the Evidence Shows

How PRP Concentration Is Measured — and Why Your Provider Should Tell You

BMAC Explained: Using Your Own Bone Marrow for Joint Pain, and What the Evidence Shows

Real Stem Cells vs. Commercial "Stem Cell" Products: What Patients Need to Know

Not All PRP Is the Same: Why Concentration and Preparation Method Matter

West Hartford Reservoir Runners and Cyclists: The Overuse Injuries We See Most Often

Simsbury's Trails and Courses: The Overuse Injuries We See Most Often

Why Treating the Joint Surface Isn't Enough: Intraosseous Injections for Bone Marrow Lesions

The Truth About Stem Cells

Ultrasound-Guided PRP for the Lumbar Spine: How One Entry Point Reaches Multiple Structures

How Concentrated Is PRP? What Platelet Counts Actually Tell You

Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinitis: Can You Avoid Surgery?

Hip Osteoarthritis: Can PRP Help You Avoid Surgery?

Chronic Back Pain Without Surgery: Can Orthobiologics Help?

Bone Marrow Stem Cell vs. PRP for Knee Arthritis: What's the Difference?

Knee Osteoarthritis Without Surgery: What Actually Works?

ESWT for Plantar Fasciitis: Does It Work?