Why the PFFA is Investing in Orthopedic Care
We are committed to the well-being and long-term health of our members. The physically demanding nature of firefighting often results in musculoskeletal (MSK) injuries, which can significantly impact both professional and personal life. To address these challenges, we’ve invested in an innovative, non-surgical treatment option for orthopedic injuries—Regenexx.
Our goal is to provide firefighters with access to cutting-edge regenerative medicine that promotes faster recovery times, reduce the risk of complications, and help avoid surgery when possible. By harnessing the body’s own natural healing capabilities, Regenexx procedures offer a less invasive and lower-cost alternative to traditional surgeries, helping you get back to full activity sooner. This investment reflects our ongoing commitment to offering health benefits that truly make a difference in the lives of our members.
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Benefits of Regenexx
First responders face unique physical demands, and specialized healthcare options are essential. The benefits of Regenexx to our members include:
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Faster Recovery Times
Many Regenexx patients return to activity within a week of their procedure, allowing firefighters to resume their work without lengthy downtime.
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Surgery Avoidance
Regenexx offers a minimally invasive alternative to traditional orthopedic surgeries for common injuries, such as tears, sprains, and arthritis.
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Lower Risk and Cost
The Regenexx procedures use the body’s natural healing processes, leading to reduced risk of complications and typically lower overall costs compared to surgery.
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Personalized Treatment
The Regenexx process includes a candidacy evaluation to ensure that every firefighter receives the appropriate care for their specific condition. This individualized approach ensures that members who are good or fair candidates can benefit from the treatment.
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Long-term Health Preservation
By addressing injuries without surgery, Regenexx helps preserve joint and tissue health for the long term, which is essential for firefighters who rely on their bodies to perform day-to-day tasks safely and efficiently.
Our Health Partner
We’ve partnered with Regenexx to provide our members with access to a research-based, cutting-edge solution for orthopedic care. Regenexx specializes in regenerative medicine—a nonsurgical treatment that uses advanced techniques to treat musculoskeletal injuries, such as tendon, ligament, and joint damage.
Regenexx physicians utilize orthobiologic technology, drawing blood platelets and bone marrow aspirate from the patient, processing them in their advanced labs, and re-injecting them precisely at the injury site under image guidance. This treatment enhances your body’s ability to heal naturally, offering a safer and more effective option for many orthopedic conditions.
Regenexx is now covered as an in-network benefit within the PFFA Healthcare Trust. Members can receive treatment without needing prequalification from outside providers like Solveglobal. Instead, the Regenexx team will determine candidacy based on your medical history, imaging, and exams. Their priority is to ensure that conservative treatments have been tried first, such as physical therapy or low-dose steroid injections, before recommending a Regenexx procedure.
For more information on how Regenexx can help treat your orthopedic injuries, visit our PFFA-specific Regenexx site:
Who is Eligible?
The Regenexx benefit is available to all plan-enrolled members of the PFFA Healthcare Trust, including: employees, spouses, children, and retirees.
This benefit is provided at no additional cost to our members, ensuring that you and your family have access to innovative, safer healthcare.