Utilization of Orthobiologics by Sports Medicine Physicians: A Survey-based Study.
Peter C NobackClaire A DonnelleyNicholas C YeattsRobert L ParisienJames E FleischliChristopher S AhmadClaude T MoormanDavid P TrofaBryan M SaltzmanPublished in: Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons. Global research & reviews (2021)
Orthobiologics are used by a significant number of sports medicine physicians and are likely increasing in popularity. Among orthobiologics, platelet-rich plasmas are the most popular, and osteoarthritis is the pathology most likely to be treated. Orthobiologics are sometimes used for reasons other than clinical efficacy, especially competitor utilization, and physicians are disparate in their application of these products.