Regenexx FAQs

• Determining whether a Regenexx nonsurgical procedure is suitable for you begins with understanding your eligibility for treatment. To get started, schedule a consultation with a Regenexx physician. During this meeting, the physician will assess your condition, discuss your suitability for a nonsurgical procedure and address any questions you may have.
• Patients often seek to learn about their eligibility for a Regenexx procedure for various reasons:
  • They are struggling with a condition that hasn’t improved.
  • They have uncertainties about a diagnosis or treatment plan they received from another doctor
• They prefer to avoid or delay orthopedic surgery and opt for a less invasive treatment option.
• They wish to utilize their own plasma or cells for treatment and avoid implants, permanent hardware, grafts or tissue removal.

Regenexx® procedures offer advanced non-surgical solutions for individuals dealing with pain stemming from osteoarthritis, joint injuries, neck and back issues, overuse conditions and sports injuries. Procedures using Regenexx lab processes are specialized medical treatments and are exclusively conducted by expert physicians in the licensed Regenexx network to reduce pain and enhance functionality. Regenexx procedures have transformed the lives of numerous patients, enabling them to regain their quality of life, return to cherished activities and sidestep the necessity for invasive surgery or joint replacements.

• According to the guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS and OHRP) on complication reporting, our recorded complications thus far have been rare and fall within the mild to moderate categories.
• Mild complications typically require no medical intervention, such as transient swelling.
• Moderate complications require treatment, such as opting for an alternative treatment if a Regenexx procedure was unsuccessful.

In most cases, patients are able to resume light activities 5 to 7 days following their procedure and return to heavier activities 6 to 8 weeks after their procedure. The physician will discuss the post-procedure practices with the patient to recommend the right procedure.

This is decided on a case-by-case basis and depends on the patient. Several factors such as evaluation and recommendation from the physician, the amount of blood or bone marrow that needs to be drawn and the overall comfort of the patient are taken into consideration when this situation occurs.

Each procedure is different. Factors that contribute to the procedure time include the condition or area being treated, the severity of the injury or condition and the patient and the patient’s lifestyle. The physician will discuss post-procedure practices with the patient to be able to recommend the right procedure.

Physical therapy will be needed following your procedure. Instructions and a plan tailored to you will be provided and discussed.

1. Medical insurance plans often cover evaluation appointments, recommended diagnostic testing, such as imaging (X-ray or MRI) and physical therapy if advised. Additionally, some plans may include coverage for bracing if it is recommended. Employer-specific benefits typically extend to cover procedures.
2. To confirm coverage details and specific benefits an employer may offer, please refer to the plan paperwork or benefits documents. These resources can also outline in-network benefits for specialist services.

1. Regenexx procedures are precise image-guided injections, which mean the patient may feel sore on the joint and injection site.
2. According to the guidelines from the U.S. Department of Health and Human Services (HHS and OHRP) on complication reporting, recorded complications thus far have been rare and fall within the mild to moderate categories.
3. Mild complications typically require no medical intervention, such as transient swelling.
4. Moderate complications require treatment, such as opting for an alternative treatment if a Regenexx procedure was unsuccessful.