Regenerative Medicine for Foot and Ankle in Greenwood

Regenerative medicine uses treatments like Tenex, PRP, peptides, and biologic allografts to help your body repair damaged tissue, rather than only masking symptoms. It is most often used for chronic foot and ankle conditions that have stopped healing on their own, such as plantar fasciitis and Achilles tendinopathy.

For many chronic soft-tissue conditions it offers a less invasive alternative to surgery, with a shorter recovery. It is not right for every case, and we will tell you honestly when surgery or a more proven treatment is the better option for you.

Tenex uses focused ultrasonic energy to break down and remove degenerated tendon or fascia tissue through an opening so small it rarely needs stitches. Compared with open surgery, it involves less disruption to surrounding tissue and a recovery usually measured in weeks rather than months.

Yes. PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, concentrates the platelets and growth factors from a small sample of your own blood and delivers them directly into the injured tissue to accelerate repair, which makes it a particularly natural approach.

Biologic allografts deliver growth factors, cytokines, and extracellular matrix proteins that create a supportive environment for tissue repair. They are sourced from amnion tissue donated by consenting donors following planned cesarean procedures.

Common uses include chronic plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendinopathy, chronic soft-tissue foot and ankle pain, neuropathy-related discomfort, and slow-healing diabetic wounds. An evaluation determines whether your specific condition is likely to respond.

Recovery is typically measured in weeks and varies by treatment and condition. Because most regenerative options are minimally invasive, recovery is usually much shorter than with open surgery. Your doctor will give you a personalized timeline at your consultation.

Coverage varies by treatment and plan, and some regenerative therapies are not typically covered. We will review the specifics with you and explain any out-of-pocket costs before you commit to a treatment.

It works best for chronic conditions where tissue has stopped healing on its own. An in-person evaluation is the only way to know for certain, and we will give you an honest recommendation, including when a simpler or more established treatment makes more sense.