Orthobiologics in Practice: Evidence-Based Principles to Hands-On Execution

Orthobiologics is evolving rapidly, but the greatest challenge for today's orthopaedic surgeon isn't learning how to perform a procedure, it's knowing when to use orthobiologics, why a particular treatment is appropriate and for whom it offers the greatest potential benefit.

This immersive course moves beyond technique to provide an evidence-based framework for clinical decision-making. Through expert-led lectures, case-based discussions and point-counterpoint debates on today's most controversial topics, participants will critically evaluate the science, separate evidence from hype and gain practical strategies for integrating orthobiologics into patient care with confidence.

Building on these foundational principles, participants will put knowledge into practice through hands-on ultrasound training and image-guided procedural education designed to reinforce precision and clinical application. Whether you're incorporating orthobiologics into your practice or refining an established program, you'll leave with a deeper understanding of patient selection, treatment planning, procedural execution and the latest evidence supporting orthobiologic therapies.

This is more than a procedural course, it's a comprehensive roadmap for making smarter, evidence-based treatment decisions in everyday practice.

Key topics covered include:

• Evaluate the current evidence supporting platelet-rich plasma (PRP), bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC), microfragmented adipose tissue (MFAT) and other emerging orthobiologic therapies for common musculoskeletal conditions.

• Apply an evidence-based framework to determine when, why, and for whom orthobiologic treatment is appropriate based on patient presentation, pathology and treatment goals.

• Differentiate among available orthobiologic therapies and select the most appropriate treatment strategy using current evidence, biologic principles and patient-specific factors.

• Integrate clinical evidence, imaging findings and patient expectations into shared decision-making for orthobiologic treatment planning.

• Critically assess controversial topics and emerging research in orthobiologics to distinguish evidence-based practice from evolving or unsupported applications.

• Analyze complex clinical cases to develop appropriate diagnostic and treatment strategies utilizing orthobiologic therapies.

• Demonstrate safe and accurate ultrasound-guided procedural techniques for common orthobiologic injections of the shoulder, elbow, hip and knee.

• Apply ultrasound imaging to identify relevant musculoskeletal anatomy and optimize procedural accuracy during biologic interventions.

• Describe the role of biologic augmentation in surgical procedures and determine when current evidence supports its clinical use.

• Incorporate regulatory, ethical and practice management considerations into the implementation of orthobiologic therapies in clinical practice.