Regenerative Medicine FAQ

What is regenerative medicine?

Regenerative medicine focuses on stimulating the body’s natural healing processes to repair damaged tissues, reduce pain, and improve function. Treatments such as PRP, prolotherapy, and hydrodissection are used to support recovery from musculoskeletal injuries and chronic pain conditions.

What conditions can regenerative medicine treat?

Regenerative medicine may help with:

Tendon and ligament injuries
Osteoarthritis
Joint pain (shoulder, hip, knee, ankle, wrist)
Chronic muscle and myofascial pain
Nerve entrapments and neuropathic pain
Sports injuries
Spine-related pain conditions
Overuse injuries

Treatment suitability is determined during a medical consultation and assessment.

What is Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)?

PRP is a treatment that uses a small sample of your own blood to concentrate platelets and growth factors, which are then injected into injured tissues to promote healing and tissue repair.

PRP is commonly used for tendon injuries, joint pain, and osteoarthritis.

What is prolotherapy?

Prolotherapy involves injecting a hypertonic dextrose solution into injured ligaments or tendons to stimulate the body’s healing response and improve structural stability.

It is commonly used for chronic joint instability, ligament injuries, and long-standing musculoskeletal pain.

What is hydrodissection?

Hydrodissection is an ultrasound-guided procedure that gently separates nerves from surrounding tissues using fluid to reduce compression and irritation.

It is commonly used for:

Nerve entrapments
Chronic pain conditions
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Peripheral nerve irritation

Are regenerative medicine treatments safe?

Yes. Treatments are performed by a physician under direct ultrasound guidance to ensure precision and minimize risk.

Because regenerative medicine uses your own blood or dextrose, a sugar, the risk of allergic reaction is extremely low. Lastly, all procedures follow strict medical safety protocols.

How many treatments will I need?

Most patients require 2 to 4 treatment sessions, depending on:

Severity of the condition
Duration of symptoms
Tissue involved
Response to treatment

An individualized treatment plan is determined during consultation.

How long does it take to see results?

Healing occurs gradually. It follows the natural healing cascade.

Typical timeline:

Early improvement: 2 to 6 weeks
Tissue healing: 6 to 12 weeks
Functional improvement: 3 to 6 months

Regenerative medicine is designed for long-term improvement rather than immediate symptom masking.

Are ultrasound-guided injections better?

Ultrasound guidance allows precise placement of injections into the exact tissue or nerve being treated.

This improves:

Accuracy
Safety
Treatment effectiveness
Patient comfort

Is regenerative medicine covered by Alberta Health?

Most regenerative medicine treatments are private-pay and not covered by Alberta Health.

Patients receive transparent pricing and a treatment plan before proceeding.

Treatment resulting from a motor vehicle collision is usually covered.

Do I need a referral?

Yes, because long-term results require a collaborative approach.

Referrals from physicians, physiotherapists, or chiropractors are welcome.

Can regenerative medicine be combined with physiotherapy or chiropractic care?

Yes. Regenerative medicine works best when combined with:

Physiotherapy/ Chiropractic care
Strength and mobility training
Rehabilitation
Movement optimization

Collaborative care improves long-term outcomes.

Who is a good candidate for regenerative medicine?

You may be a good candidate if you:

Have chronic musculoskeletal pain
Want to avoid surgery
Want non-surgical treatment options
Have not improved with conservative care
Are seeking long-term healing solutions

Final candidacy is determined during medical assessment.

How do I book a regenerative medicine consultation?

You can contact us via phone, email or text to book your consultation.

Phone: (587) 288 5755
Email: info@nuyyc.com

DR. KATIE KINASCHUK