Medically reviewed by Derek Wimmer, PA
Regenerative medicine at Wimmer is a non-surgical approach that uses your body's own healing processes — through treatments like PRP, image-guided injections, and focused shockwave therapy — to manage orthopedic pain and support function. Every plan is individualized, and candidacy and evidence are reviewed honestly for your specific situation.
What regenerative orthopedics means
Rather than defaulting to surgery, regenerative orthopedics focuses on supporting the body's own repair and signaling processes, calming irritated tissue, and restoring function. For the right patient, it can be a meaningful path to relief and an alternative to — or a way to delay — more invasive intervention.
The Wimmer toolkit
We combine several evidence-informed, in-office therapies, choosing what fits your diagnosis and goals.
- Wharton's jelly (umbilical allograft) injections
- Stem cell exosomes
- Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
- Focused shockwave therapy
- Image-guided (ultrasound) injections
- Hyaluronic acid viscosupplementation
- Spinal decompression for back-related pain
- Activity and maintenance planning
Honest, individualized guidance
Regenerative care is not a cure-all, and results vary. We will give you a candid assessment of what these options can and cannot do for your situation, distinguish established from investigational uses, and never overpromise. Some therapies may involve products or uses still under study, which we review with you and our compliance standards in mind.
Who it's for
Active adults seeking surgery alternatives, patients who haven't found relief from conservative care, and those who want a proactive plan to protect mobility often benefit most from a regenerative evaluation.
Frequently asked questions
For selected patients, non-surgical and regenerative options may help manage symptoms, support function, and delay or reduce the need for more invasive intervention. When surgery is genuinely the better path, we will tell you and refer appropriately.
No. Responses vary by individual, diagnosis, and tissue. We focus on honest expectations and individualized planning rather than guarantees.
It starts with an unhurried evaluation and in-office ultrasound. From there, Derek builds a personalized plan and explains the options, evidence, and trade-offs.
