08/08/2026
This visualization illustrates the degenerative changes of osteoarthritis in a knee joint.
It highlights common structural features of the condition, including the erosion of the cartilage, the formation of bone spurs (osteophytes), and the overall reduction of space within the joint capsule.
When managing knee osteoarthritis, choosing OrthoBiologics (like MFat, PRP, or BMAC) over corticosteroid injections comes down to long-term health versus temporary relief:
Disease Modification vs. Symptom Masking: Steroids offer fast, short-term pain relief by suppressing inflammation, but they do not heal tissue.
OrthoBiologics use your body’s naturally occurring growth factors to foster a healing environment, reduce inflammation organically, and promote tissue repair.
Preserving Cartilage: Frequent steroid injections can accelerate cartilage breakdown, weaken intra-articular tendons, and exacerbate joint degeneration over time. OrthoBiologics protect the joint structure without causing toxic damage to chondrocytes (cartilage cells).
Sustained Relief: While steroid benefits often wear off in weeks, research demonstrates that OrthoBiologics can provide durable symptom improvement and functional gains lasting 6 to 12+ months.
For a regenerative, joint-preserving approach, OrthoBiologics target the underlying joint environment rather than just temporarily silencing the pain.
