Stem cell therapy is most certainly one of the most talked about non-surgical procedures emerging in the orthopedic world. It has been claimed to manage special and compulsive injuries within the musculoskeletal system.

A Platelet-Rich Plasma injection is a type of non-surgical treatment that has been shown to potentially speed up the healing process of an injury. PRP injections have become well known as many famous athletes have received PRP injections for various sports related injuries.

Physical therapy is one of the most effective non-operative treatments for orthopedic injuries. In many cases physical therapy can delay or remove entirely the need for surgery in orthopedic injuries. For this reason, Orthopedic sports medicine specialist Dr. Austin Chen typically recommends physical therapy as a first line of action before resorting to other more invasive treatment options including surgery.

Nutrition can be a helpful player in optimizing health both before and after surgery. While there needs to be more research in the area of nutrition and orthopedics, there are certain nutrients that can be increased through diet in order to support a healthy surgical outcome.