Candidacy depends on your specific diagnosis, the severity of your condition, and your imaging findings. In general, patients with mild-to-moderate joint arthritis, tendon and ligament injuries, or spine conditions who have not responded to conservative treatment may be good candidates. Some conditions — such as advanced bone-on-bone hip arthritis, particularly in patients over 55 — may be better served by surgery. Dr. Ghattas reviews your MRI at your consultation and provides an honest assessment of whether regenerative treatment is likely to benefit your specific situation.

Regenerative orthobiologic treatments are non-surgical, minimally invasive procedures performed under real-time image guidance. Unlike surgery, they do not require general anesthesia, involve no incisions, and typically allow patients to resume normal activities within days. However, they are not appropriate for every patient or condition — Dr. Ghattas will always discuss all your options, including when surgery is the more appropriate path.

Results vary based on your condition, its severity, and your individual response to treatment. Many patients begin to notice improvement within 4–8 weeks, with continued progress over 3–6 months. Some patients experience meaningful improvement sooner; others take longer. At Palm Beach Regenerative, we track outcomes at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months so we can monitor your progress and adjust your care plan accordingly.

Most insurance plans currently classify orthobiologic treatments (PRP, bone marrow concentrate, etc.) as investigational and do not cover them. We provide itemized superbills that patients may submit for possible out-of-network reimbursement. Dr. Ghattas does participate in select networks for consultation and diagnostic imaging services. We also offer flexible financing through CareCredit — see our Financing section below. We are happy to walk you through your options during your consultation.

Standard PRP is a general process that concentrates platelets from your blood. Regenexx uses proprietary preparation protocols that produce super-concentrated platelet preparations — often significantly more concentrated than standard PRP — with customized formulations based on your condition. All Regenexx procedures are performed under real-time image guidance to confirm accurate delivery to the treatment target. Regenexx also maintains an outcomes registry with data from tens of thousands of procedures, providing a level of evidence and transparency uncommon in regenerative medicine.

Recovery varies by procedure. Most patients resume light daily activities within 1–3 days. We generally recommend avoiding high-impact activities for 4–6 weeks following treatment to allow the body's natural healing response to proceed without disruption. Dr. Ghattas will provide specific recovery guidance tailored to your procedure and condition.

Palm Beach Regenerative is an active participant in the Regenexx patient outcomes registry — one of the largest databases of orthobiologic treatment results in the world. Every patient receives structured follow-up surveys at 6 weeks, 3 months, 6 months, 12 months, and 18 months post-treatment. This data helps us continuously refine our protocols and gives you and Dr. Ghattas measurable benchmarks for your recovery progress.