BMAC Stem Cell Therapy In Atlanta
Bone marrow aspirate concentrate stem cell therapy for moderate to advanced joint pain, soft tissue injuries, and degenerative musculoskeletal conditions. Performed under ultrasound guidance by Dr. Ched Garten at Paragon Sports Medicine.
Signs You May Benefit From BMAC
Do any of these sound familiar?
BMAC is most useful for specific conditions in carefully selected patients. Common reasons for referral include:
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Moderate to advanced knee, hip, or shoulder osteoarthritis
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Knee pain that has not responded adequately to PRP injection
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Recommendation for joint replacement that you want to delay
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Significant cartilage loss confirmed on imaging
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Chronic tendon damage with clear structural changes on ultrasound
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Active adults seeking non surgical regenerative options
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Pain limiting work, sleep, or athletic activity
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Failed prior regenerative or interventional treatments
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Considering arthroscopy and exploring alternatives first
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Long standing degenerative changes no longer improving with conservative care
A thorough clinical and imaging based evaluation is required before any BMAC procedure is scheduled.
BMAC Is a Specific Tool for a Specific Problem
BMAC is most effective when the structural problem is right for the tool, the candidate is appropriate, and delivery is precise. The four areas below summarize where BMAC is most often considered at Paragon.
BMAC is not a treatment for any condition listed above. It is one carefully chosen tool inside a broader plan. Dr. Garten evaluates your full clinical picture before recommending BMAC, another regenerative option, or surgical referral.
Our approach for BMAC at Paragon
BMAC works best when the right candidate, the right indication, and the right technique come together. Every step below is built around that. For earlier stage joint and tendon cases, we often start with PRP knee injection before considering a more cellular approach.
COMPREHENSIVE EVALUATION
Detailed history, exam, review of imaging, and where appropriate real time musculoskeletal ultrasound performed in clinic.
CANDIDACY ASSESSMENT
Not every joint or every patient is right for BMAC. Some patients are better served by PRP first, structured rehabilitation, or surgical referral. We will tell you which.
PROCEDURE
Bone marrow aspiration is performed under sterile conditions and local anesthesia, processed in office, and delivered under ultrasound guidance to the targeted structure.
RECOVERY AND FOLLOW UP
Structured activity modification, follow up imaging where appropriate, and ongoing assessment of response. Most patients begin noticing change between 6 and 12 weeks.
When BMAC May Not Be Appropriate
BMAC is not right for every patient or every joint, and careful screening is part of our process. Treatment is typically deferred or declined in the following situations:
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Active infection or untreated systemic illness
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Active cancer treatment without medical clearance
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Severe untreated bleeding or clotting disorder
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Pregnancy or breastfeeding
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Complete structural injuries requiring surgical management
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Severely compromised bone marrow function
BMAC Stem Cell Therapy in Atlanta:
What Patients Ask Us
Atlanta's Performance and Longevity Medicine Practice
Paragon Sports Medicine is a non surgical sports medicine and regenerative medicine practice based in Atlanta, GA. Founded by Dr. Ched Garten, Paragon was built around a single principle: that the most effective care comes from understanding the whole patient, not just treating isolated symptoms.
What began as a practice rooted in elite sports medicine has grown into a comprehensive Performance and Longevity Medicine clinic serving athletes, executives, and active adults across Atlanta. From regenerative therapies and peptide optimization to hormone replacement and sports medicine, every service at Paragon is designed around precision, evidence, and long term health.
Our clinic is located on the Westside of Atlanta, serving patients from Buckhead, Midtown, Sandy Springs, Vinings, Marietta, Alpharetta, and beyond.
The providers Behind Your Protocol
BMAC requires advanced clinical judgment, sterile technique, image guided delivery, and a physician who has performed the procedure many times. At Paragon, your care is led by experienced clinicians with deep expertise in regenerative medicine, musculoskeletal ultrasound, and sports medicine.
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Dr. Ched Garten
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