Dr. Jason L. Dragoo, MD is a board-certified orthopaedic surgeon and an internationally known pioneer in biologics and regenerative medicine, combining orthobiologics, joint preservation, minimally invasive sports medicine and advanced knee surgery.
THE REGENERATIVE MEDICINE FOCUS
Priming the body’s biology to support healing—when the science and the diagnosis make sense.
The goal is not to promise a miracle cure. It is to match the biology, the tissue problem and the patient’s goals with an evidence-informed treatment strategy.
- Orthobiologics & regenerative medicine
- Autologous biologic strategies
- Cartilage & meniscal restoration
- Biologic augmentation of selected procedures
- Complex knee reconstruction when needed
WHY REGENERATIVE MEDICINE?
Optimize the physical and biologic environment of the knee whenever possible.
Dr. Dragoo’s treatment philosophy emphasizes correcting the physical environment of the knee while optimizing the body’s own healing capacity. He uses biologics and regenerative medicine, minimally invasive sports medicine, and restoration of damaged joint tissue when appropriate.
Orthobiologics Cells, tissues, blood components and growth factors used to support orthopaedic care.
Autologous strategies Approaches using a patient’s own tissue or cells when appropriate.
- Joint preservation Focus on preserving cartilage, meniscus and native knee structures when feasible.
- Biologic augmentation Biologic techniques may be considered to complement selected surgical procedures.
REGENERATIVE & RESTORATIVE OPTIONS
Advanced treatment is broader than an injection.
Dr. Dragoo believes regenerative medicine is a part of a larger knee-restoration strategy—not in isolation.
Orthobiologics & Regenerative Medicine
Biologic approaches designed to support healing or improve the local joint environment, selected according to diagnosis and evidence.
Cartilage Restoration
Cartilage transplantation and restoration strategies aimed at preserving the joint when a focal or structural defect is appropriate for repair.
Meniscal Restoration
Meniscal preservation and transplantation concepts that prioritize maintaining shock absorption and joint function.
Biologic Augmentation
Selected biologic techniques can be considered as an adjunct to established surgical or rehabilitation strategies.
Minimally Invasive Knee Procedures
Arthroscopic techniques for diagnosis and treatment, with the goal of addressing the pathology while limiting unnecessary tissue disruption.
Complex Knee Reconstruction
When preservation or biologic care alone is not enough, advanced ligament, meniscal, cartilage and realignment (osteotomy) may be necessary.
CLINICAL PHILOSOPHY
Regenerative medicine begins with the right diagnosis.
A sophisticated biologic treatment is not a substitute for understanding why a knee hurts, loses motion or deteriorates. The optimal plan may be non-operative, biologic, restorative, surgical—or a combination depending on the diagnosis.
DIAGNOSE
Define the tissue problem
Separate inflammation, cartilage injury, meniscal deficiency, instability, scar tissue and other causes of dysfunction.
PRESERVE
Protect native tissue
Consider preservation and restoration before removing tissue when clinically appropriate.
BIOLOGICS
Use biology selectively
Choose biologic strategies based on the indication, available evidence and the patient’s risk-benefit profile.
REHABILITATE
Protect the recovery
Pair treatment with progressive rehabilitation and functional goals tailored to the individual knee.
RESEARCH & EVIDENCE
Regenerative medicine should be driven by science—not hype.
Dr. Dragoo emphasizes research and development are necessary to improve modern orthobiologics. His research is at the forefront of science, where he is investigating cellular strategies to improve tissue healing. Some of his research areas are listed below.
