Bone Marrow Aspirate Concentrate (BMAC)

Bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) therapy is a regenerative medicine treatment that helps your body heal naturally. At Samaritan Sports Medicine in Raleigh, North Carolina, Benjamin Petty, MD, offers BMAC therapy, which uses your stem cells to support tissue repair and reduce joint pain. It may also help you avoid more invasive procedures. Schedule a consultation today by phone or online to see if BMAC is right for you.

What is bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC)?

Bone marrow aspirate concentrate, or BMAC, is a regenerative therapy that uses your stem cells and growth factors to help repair damaged tissues and promote healing. 

Your provider draws bone marrow, usually from your hip, which contains stem cells capable of developing into different types of tissue, including bone, cartilage, and connective tissue. Once collected, the marrow is concentrated to isolate these powerful cells and proteins, creating a solution that can be injected directly into your injured joints, tendons, or tissues.

How does BMAC work?

BMAC works by stimulating your body’s natural healing processes. The concentrated stem cells and growth factors signal damaged tissues to regenerate, helping repair cartilage, ligaments, tendons, and other musculoskeletal structures. 

Your Samaritan Sports Medicine provider uses ultrasound imaging and injects the concentrate precisely into the affected area, enhancing accuracy and effectiveness. You have a very low risk of rejection or an allergic reaction since BMAC uses your cells.

What are the benefits of BMAC?

BMAC offers several advantages compared to traditional treatments. It’s minimally invasive and usually performed as an outpatient procedure, which means shorter recovery times and fewer risks than surgery.

Patients often experience reduced pain, improved function, and increased mobility, and many notice a gradual improvement in strength, joint stability, and overall tissue health. BMAC promotes long-term healing rather than just masking symptoms. It helps protect your joints and soft tissues from further damage. 

BMAC may also delay or even prevent the need for joint replacement surgery, allowing you to maintain a more active lifestyle and continue participating in the activities you enjoy most.

What issues can BMAC address?

At Samaritan Sports Medicine, Dr. Petty uses BMAC to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including:

• Arthritis
• Joint degeneration
• Tendon and ligament injuries
• Sports-related injuries
• Chronic pain

It’s particularly beneficial if you’re seeking alternatives to surgery or haven’t responded to traditional therapies. By targeting the underlying tissue damage rather than just masking symptoms, BMAC can support long-term healing and improve your joint health.

Samaritan Sports Medicine offers BMAC therapy as part of its advanced, personalized approach to musculoskeletal care. Learn more by contacting the practice to schedule a consultation today. Call or book online today.