Progress in Regenerative Procedures for Pain

Dr. Ricardo Ruiz-Lopez gives a detailed presentation on the advancements in regenerative procedures for pain management, highlighting the importance of innovation in pain medicine. He defines regenerative medicine and compares adipose tissue derived and bone marrow derived stem cells. He discusses the lack of clinical evidence for regenerative therapies. Dr. Ruiz-Lopez discusses the findings of human trials involving the use of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) in intervertebral discs as a promising therapeutic option. Finally, he identifies key areas of research and innovation in spine surgery and annular repair.