Special Populations in Orthobiologics: Athletic, Elderly, and Pediatrics Populations

Phys Med Rehabil Clin N Am. 2023 Feb;34(1):199-237. doi: 10.1016/j.pmr.2022.08.013. Epub 2022 Oct 17.

Abstract

This section is devoted to a review of the literature regarding the usage of orthobiologics in the special populations of elite athletes, the elderly, and pediatrics. The prospect of these regenerative options is encouraging to help provide alternative options that may enhance recovery and healing of acute and degenerative pathologic conditions. The goal is to provide the readers an overview of the existing literature highlighting areas with growing research and others that are still lacking.

Keywords: Elderly; Elite athletes; Orthobiologics; Pediatrics; Regenerative medicine.

Publication types

  • Review

MeSH terms

  • Aged
  • Athletes
  • Child
  • Humans
  • Sports*