Regenerative Medicine

The Problem: Injuries That Do Not Heal and Pain That Does Not Go Away

Some injuries heal on their own. Others do not. Soft tissue damage, chronic inflammation, and the progressive joint deterioration of osteoarthritis are conditions that conventional treatments often manage rather than resolve. Pain medications reduce symptoms but do not repair the underlying tissue. Rest helps short-term but does not reverse damage. Surgery carries real risk and long recovery times.

For patients caught in this cycle, regenerative medicine offers a different path. Rather than masking the pain or removing tissue, these treatments work with your body's own biology to stimulate healing at the source of the problem.

Our Approach: Harnessing Your Body's Natural Healing

Dr. Chavez has been at the forefront of regenerative medicine in primary care for years. At M. Chavez MD, SC, we use evidence-based regenerative therapies to treat musculoskeletal conditions, soft-tissue injuries, and chronic pain without requiring surgery or prolonged pharmaceutical management.

The foundation of our regenerative approach is Platelet-Rich Plasma therapy. PRP is derived from your own blood. A small sample is drawn, concentrated in a centrifuge to isolate growth factors and platelets, and then precisely injected into the damaged tissue. Those growth factors signal your body to accelerate the natural repair process, reducing inflammation and promoting new tissue formation.

Conditions Treated with Regenerative Medicine

• Knee osteoarthritis and cartilage degeneration
• Tendon injuries (rotator cuff, Achilles, patellar tendon)
• Ligament sprains that fail to heal fully
• Chronic joint pain and inflammation
• Soft-tissue injuries from sports or repetitive stress
• Post-procedural recovery support

How PRP Therapy Works

• Blood Draw: A small sample of your blood is drawn in-office, similar to routine lab work.
• Centrifuge Processing: The sample is spun to concentrate the platelet-rich plasma, separating it from red blood cells.
• Guided Injection: The concentrated PRP is injected directly into the affected tissue using precise technique.
• Healing Response: Growth factors in the PRP activate your body's repair mechanisms over the following weeks.

What to Expect

PRP therapy is performed in-office with no general anesthesia and no hospital stay. Most patients experience mild soreness at the injection site for a few days following treatment. Improvement typically becomes noticeable over four to eight weeks as the tissue heals. Some conditions respond well to a single treatment; others benefit from a series of two or three injections spaced over several weeks.

Dr. Chavez will evaluate whether you are a good candidate during your consultation, taking into account your diagnosis, overall health, and prior treatment history.