Regenerative Medicine
Regenerative medicine focuses on helping the human body repair and restore itself by using its own cells, growth factors, and repair mechanisms. At New Orleans Podiatry, we use advanced cellular therapies to address damaged tissues, improve blood flow, and support long-term recovery. Our approach is designed for patients who want to go beyond symptom management and work toward restoring normal function in their feet and ankles.
Dr. Edward Lang integrates regenerative medicine research and proven clinical practice, drawing from the latest advances in cell biology, tissue engineering, and wound healing. Whether we are supporting recovery from sports injuries, chronic joint pain, or slow-healing wounds, our goal is to help the body replace tissue, improve function, and maintain mobility.
Advanced medical approaches that use biologically active molecules to repair damaged tissues.
Sports injuries, tendon damage, plantar fasciitis, osteoarthritis, and wound healing.
Supports the body’s natural repair mechanisms to restore structure and establish normal function.
May reduce pain, improve healing time, and delay or prevent surgery.
Most treatments involve minimal to no downtime and can be performed in-office.
In podiatry, regenerative medicine may involve platelet-rich plasma (PRP), Amniotic Matrix, Hyaluronic Acid, or other biologically active molecules administered directly to the affected area. These cell-based therapies aim to stimulate cell growth, restore structure, and repair damaged tissues. In many cases, the therapies help improve the chemical composition and mechanical strength of native tissues, allowing for better shock absorption and stability during movement.
While regenerative medicine is used across multiple medical specialties, its application in foot and ankle care focuses on improving joint health, enhancing tendon repair, and rebuilding the fat pad.
The process begins with a detailed medical history and a physical exam to identify the underlying cause of pain or loss of function. Depending on your needs, treatment may include:
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): A concentrated solution of the patient’s own platelets that delivers natural growth factors to reduce inflammation, stimulate collagen production, and accelerate repair of injured tendons, ligaments, and soft tissue in the foot and ankle.
Amniotic Matrix: An ethically sourced regenerative treatment derived from amniotic tissue that delivers natural growth factors, cytokines, and collagen to reduce inflammation, accelerate plantar fasciitis, and repair soft tissue in the foot and ankle.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections: A lubricating therapy that cushions arthritic joints, restores shock absorption, and improves mobility. By reducing friction and inflammation it helps alleviate stiffness and discomfort associated with foot and ankle arthritis.
Leneva® Fat Grafting Therapy: A cutting-edge injectable treatment that restores lost cushioning in the foot by regenerating natural fat tissue. Using a sterile adipose allograft, Leneva helps rebuild the foot’s natural shock absorption, reducing pain from fat pad atrophy, arthritis, and chronic pressure points.
Ozone Therapy: An oxygen-based treatment that enhances circulation, decreases inflammation, and supports nerve regeneration—making it especially beneficial for chronic pain, neuropathy, and degenerative joint conditions.
Prolozone Therapy: An advanced, injection-based form of ozone therapy that combines medical-grade ozone with vitamins and regenerative nutrients to stimulate tissue repair at its source. Prolozone promotes collagen regeneration, restores joint stability, and relieves pain—making it ideal for arthritis, ligament injuries, and chronic musculoskeletal conditions.
Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC): A regenerative treatment using bone marrow drawn from the ankle in an outpatient setting, concentrated and injected to deliver stem cells and growth factors that promote repair and relieve pain.
Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M) Injection Therapy: A2M is a natural blood protein that blocks enzymes causing cartilage and tissue breakdown. When concentrated and injected into injured areas, it helps reduce inflammation, slow degeneration, and protect joints and tendons.
IV Drip for Optimal Foot Wellness: A customized intravenous infusion that replenishes essential vitamins, minerals, and antioxidants to reduce inflammation, enhance nerve health, and promote overall tissue recovery and wellness from the inside out.
These treatments are designed to enhance blood flow, reduce inflammation, support tissue regeneration, and help the body establish normal function without relying solely on surgery.
You may be a candidate for regenerative therapies if you have chronic foot pain, slow-healing wounds, tendon injuries, or joint deformities that have not improved with conservative treatment. Patients looking to avoid or delay surgery often benefit from regenerative medicine, especially if they are committed to following a personalized treatment plan that may include physical therapy, supportive footwear, and activity modification.
Most regenerative treatments require minimal downtime. You may be advised to limit certain weight-bearing activities for a short time to allow the infused biologics to integrate into the tissue. Many patients begin to notice improvements in pain and function within weeks, with continued progress over several months as cell growth and tissue repair continue.
Standard treatments often focus on symptom relief, while regenerative medicine aims to repair or replace damaged tissue and restore normal function.
Results vary based on the condition being treated, your overall health, and your activity level, but many patients experience long-term improvement.
Regenerative procedures are not covered by health insurance, but may be covered by your HSA.
Regenerative therapies can be performed on their own or combined with other treatments—including surgical procedures, platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy, laser treatments, and physical rehabilitation—to enhance outcomes and shorten recovery time
Yes. At New Orleans Podiatry, we proudly offer exclusive memberships and subscription plans designed to make advanced regenerative therapies more accessible and sustainable for our patients.
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