Application Basis of Orthobiologics and Its Different Types

Published Date : 2017-08-10

Introduction

Orthobiologics are a bunch of biological substances which are used by professionals in treating musculoskeletal injuries in shorter time span. These are helpful in promoting the healing process of tendons, fractured bones, ligaments and injured muscles. These medical products are obtained from naturally occurring substances that are present in the human body. Administration of these products in amounts few times greater than the normal ones, the process of healing speeds up.

Market trends for orthobiologics

The global market for orthobiologics is estimated to increase at a considerable compound annual growth rate (CAGR) during the forecast period of 2016-2020. Setting up of partnerships based on strategies to improve the marketing area has been the market driving factor for this. Along with this, growth in the expenditure for enhancement of this has led to the expansion of the market industry for orthobiologics.

Types of orthobiologics

Following are the different types of orthobiologics:

• Autologous blood
• Growth factors
• Bone grafts
• Platelet rich plasma
• Stem cells
• Autologous conditioned serum

What is the basis of the application of orthobiologics?

The process of healing for injuries of muscles, bones and tendons gains speed on administration of orthobiologics. These injuries result in bleeding of the affected areas. This bleeding process is the basis of the healing. Due to bleeding, the factors responsible for healing are delivered to the site of injury. Apart from bleeding, there are three substances of orthobiologics which assist in the healing process.

• Matrix- This is a conductive material that serves to be the shelter for stem cells through the process of their growth to mature cells.
• Growth factors are present within the bones in low amounts and in different parts of the human body. Genetic engineering can be applied in order to produce these in larger quantities.
• Stem cells possess the highest potential in enhancing the process of healing amongst all other cell types. These are initially present in immature form and get influenced in their surroundings. When introduced to a site of injury, stem cells are capable of developing into a cell type which is responsible for assisting the healing process.

What are the future scopes for orthobiologics?

The continuing research and development works in the field of medical are aiming towards opening up new options for orthobiologics. Studies for bringing in other substances in this sector such as bone glue are going on. Developments for introducing substances that would several other benefits along with the basic characteristic of speeding up healing process are being worked upon.

Conclusion

Orthobiologics have been a good option in medicine arena. The effectiveness of these substances and obtainment of desired results have driven their applications, hence adding to the gain of their market.

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