Variability in Patient-Incurred Costs and Protocols of Regenerative Medicine Procedures for Musculoskeletal Conditions in the United States.

ABSTRACT: Background: The use of regenerative medicine as an "off label" treatment for musculoskeletal conditions has increased in recent years. However, the literature is sparse regarding the costs of these treatments to patients. Purposes: We sought to determine the patient-incurred costs for regenerative medicine treatments performed by physicians for musculoskeletal conditions in the United States, according to primary specialty, geographic region, practice setting, and years in practice. We also sought to characterize pre- and posttreatment protocols and image guidance use. Methods: We performed a cross-sectional study with data collection occurring between April 2020 and April 2021. It began with the distribution of an online survey through an email campaign by the America

SUBMITTER: Charnoff J 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC9837410 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Feb

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature