April 2026 - Richard D. Scheinberg

The Scheinberg Method: Why a Surgeon’s Precision Makes Orthobiologics More Effective

Orthobiologic treatments — PRP, BMAC, and their combination — are now offered by a wide range of providers. You can find PRP injections at sports medicine clinics, pain management practices, naturopathic offices, and medspas. The treatment is becoming ubiquitous in ways that would have seemed remarkable a decade ago. This proliferation has a downside. When […]

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Rotator Cuff Injuries: Surgery vs. Stem Cell Therapy — What Does the Evidence Say?

Knee

The rotator cuff is the set of four muscles and their tendons that hold the shoulder joint together and enable the arm to rotate and lift. It is also one of the most commonly injured structures in the human body — whether from acute trauma, years of overhead activity, or simply the gradual attrition of

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What to Expect During Your Orthobiologic Treatment at the Scheinberg Clinic

Orthobiologics

One of the most common things patients say after their first visit to Dr. Scheinberg’s Santa Barbara clinic is that they wish they’d come sooner. What often held them back wasn’t doubt about the treatment — it was not knowing what to expect. This article walks you through the entire process, from first contact to

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Orthobiologics for Athletes: How PRP and Stem Cells Are Keeping Professionals on the Field

Orthobiologics, PRP

Athletes understand their bodies. They know the difference between soreness that fades and structural damage that doesn’t. When something is genuinely wrong — a shoulder that won’t settle, a knee that buckles at the wrong moment, a tendon that keeps flaring — they want real answers, not another round of rest and anti-inflammatories. Orthobiologics have

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PRP vs. Cortisone Injections: What’s the Difference and Which Is Better?

PRP

Cortisone injections have been the standard go-to for joint pain for decades. They’re quick, often covered by insurance, and they frequently work — at least for a while. PRP is newer, not usually covered by insurance, and works through a completely different mechanism. Patients deserve a clear-eyed comparison of both, not a sales pitch for

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Can You Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery? What Orthobiologics Offer

Orthobiologics

Knee replacement is one of the most commonly performed surgeries in the United States — and for many patients, it’s the right choice. But it is not the only choice, and it is not without consequence. Recovery takes months. The implant has a lifespan. And the surgery carries real risks, particularly for patients with other

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What Is BMAC Stem Cell Therapy? A Surgeon’s Guide to Bone Marrow Concentrate

Bone Marrow

Stem cell therapy is a phrase that has attracted significant excitement — and, frankly, significant confusion. Patients searching for alternatives to joint replacement often encounter it and aren’t sure what to make of it. This article focuses specifically on BMAC — Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate — which is the form of orthobiologic stem cell therapy

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What Is PRP Therapy and How Does It Work for Joint Pain?

Healthy Joints

If you’ve been told you have a knee problem, a torn tendon, or early-stage arthritis, you’ve probably come across the term PRP. It gets mentioned a lot — sometimes with more enthusiasm than explanation. This article gives you a straightforward answer to what PRP actually is, how it works, what it’s good for, and what

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