Non-Surgical Orthopedic Intervention for Shoulder Pain & Injuries in Atlanta

Atlanta Innovative Medicine offers advanced procedures using Regenexx^® injectates to treat chronic shoulder pain, arthritis, and tears using your body’s own healing agents.

Published Peer-Reviewed Research

Procedures Using Regenexx Injectates for Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Arthritis, and Other Shoulder Conditions.

The Trusted Alternative to Orthopedic Surgery in Atlanta

Regenerative orthopedic procedures using Regenexx injectates are non-surgical injection-based procedures for people suffering from shoulder pain due to common injuries to the shoulder and rotator cuff, Shoulder Labrum, as well as degenerative conditions, such as shoulder osteoarthritis. These procedures utilize concentrated repair cells that are obtained from your own bone marrow or blood to promote your body’s own natural ability to heal.

If you are experiencing pain or reduced range of motion in your hand or wrist, regenerative orthopedic procedures using Regenexx injectates may be a good treatment option. In recent years, studies have demonstrated positive results using orthobiologics to treat ligaments, tendons, and arthritic joints in the hand and wrist without surgery.

As a licensed Regenexx provider, Atlanta Innovative Medicine brings the world’s most advanced interventional orthopedics to patients in Atlanta. Rather than masking symptoms with cortisone shots or opting for invasive procedures (such as rotator cuff repair or total shoulder replacement), our goal is to address the root cause of the injury. By utilizing specific protocols designed to support the repair of damaged tissue, we aim to help patients return to their active lifestyles with significantly less downtime than traditional surgical options.

More than 167,047 highly specific image-guided procedures using Regenexx injectates have been performed since Regenexx pioneered the field of interventional orthopedics, using your body’s own cells to treat common orthopedic problems in 2005.

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The published research on procedures using Regenexx injectates accounts for approximately 44% of the world’s research on the use of bone marrow concentrate for orthopedic conditions (cumulative n of patients published & treated with bone marrow concentrate as of 1/1/2019)

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Commonly Treated Shoulder Conditions

While not a complete list, we commonly treat shoulder overuse injuries, tendon or ligament tears, and degenerative conditions with the Regenexx protocol.

Rotator cuff tears

Regenexx may help patients with partial-thickness rotator cuff tears by using image-guided orthobiologic injections that support the healing environment.

Arthritis of the shoulder joint

For patients with osteoarthritis, we use your body’s own healing agents to help reduce pain and improve shoulder joint function, serving as a potential alternative to total shoulder replacement.

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Physicians may use a precise technique called hydrodissection, using platelet lysate to release pressure on the nerves and improve blood flow, reducing numbness and pain in the arm.

Labral tears or degeneration

Our interventional orthopedic protocols target the damaged labrum (the cartilage rim of the shoulder socket) to help stabilize the joint and support tissue repair without the need for arthroscopic anchors.

Rotator cuff tendonitis & tendonosis

Regenexx SCP (Super Concentrated Platelets) delivers a high dose of growth factors directly to the stressed tendons, stimulating local repair cells to address chronic inflammation and degeneration.

AC Joint Separation

For injuries to the acromioclavicular (AC) joint, we use precise injections to help strengthen the supporting ligaments and reduce pain caused by separation or arthritis.

Recurrent shoulder dislocations

By treating the loose or damaged ligaments that hold the shoulder in place, procedures using Regenexx injectates aim to tighten the joint capsule and improve stability, helping to prevent future dislocations.

Patient Shoulder Outcome Data

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Are you a Good Candidate for Treatment?

Good candidates are often those suffering from chronic rotator cuff issues, glenohumeral osteoarthritis, or labral tears who wish to avoid surgery. If you have been told you need a rotator cuff repair or shoulder replacement but want to avoid the months of rehabilitation and potential risks, the Regenexx approach may be a viable alternative.

Procedures using Regenexx injectates are designed for individuals seeking to reduce pain and improve function by harnessing their body’s own healing mechanisms. It is ideal for active patients—from athletes to those who simply want to lift their grandchildren without pain—who want to minimize downtime and avoid the risks often associated with open surgery and prescription pain medications.

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Our Regenexx Provider

Dr. Farhan Malik, MD

Farhan Malik, MD is the Medical Director at Atlanta Innovative Medicine, specializing in sports medicine. He graduated from Saba University School of Medicine and completed his sports medicine fellowship at the University of Nevada-Las Vegas. Dedicated, patient, and passionate, he has over 20 years of experience in the medical field.

A long-time resident of Alpharetta, GA, he believes medicine is both a calling and a privilege. In his words, “There is no greater calling than to help people feel and look their best.” For Dr. Malik, this means addressing disease, dysfunction, and pain at their source–instead of just masking symptoms with modern medicine–so his patients can live full lives. He provides nonsurgical orthopedic care for acute and chronic issues and works tirelessly to restore each patient’s health, function, and hope.

Dr. Malik lives with his family in Alpharetta and enjoys an active lifestyle–something he wishes for all his patients. His interests include boxing and mixed martial arts. He recently served as a ringside physician for UFC 145 in Atlanta. This personal passion for fitness reflects his professional commitment to helping his patients live their best lives.

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Published Peer-Reviewed Research

Procedures using Regenexx injectates have been studied extensively for nearly 20 years. Regenexx also maintains the world’s largest outcomes registry for orthopedic bone marrow concentrate procedures and uses this data to refine its shoulder treatment protocols and provide transparency regarding patient results. This transparency allows patients to review outcome data and see how others with similar shoulder conditions have fared following these procedures.

Regenexx Frequently Asked Questions

Can Regenexx shoulder treatments help rotator cuff tears or chronic shoulder pain?

Yes. Using high-level image guidance, we place high concentrations of your body's own repair agents—such as bone marrow concentrate—directly into tears or damaged tissue to support the body's natural healing ability and reduce pain.

Can Regenexx help if I have a torn rotator cuff?

Procedures using Regenexx injectates are often an excellent option for partial-thickness tears and some full-thickness tears that have not retracted. The goal is to support the tissue's ability to repair itself without the need for surgical sutures.

How does Regenexx shoulder treatment compare to shoulder surgery or arthroscopy?

Procedures using Regenexx injectates are injection-based and performed in-office, meaning there is no incision, no anchors drilled into bone, and the natural anatomy is preserved. This typically results in significantly less downtime compared to the months of rehab required for cuff repairs or replacements.

Is Regenexx more effective than standard PRP (platelet-rich plasma) for shoulder injuries?

Regenexx SCP is a "super concentrated" form of PRP created in a manual lab, allowing for platelet concentrations up to 20 times higher than the 3-5 times concentration of standard bedside machines. Higher concentrations can provide a more robust stimulus for the body's repair cells.

What does recovery look like after a procedure using Regenexx injectates for the shoulder?

Most patients experience mild soreness for a few days but can return to light daily activities quickly. Full return to overhead sports or heavy lifting typically occurs over several weeks as the tissue strengthens, which is still a fraction of the time required for surgical recovery.

When can I safely use my arm after Regenexx shoulder treatment?

You can typically use your arm for basic movements immediately. However, your physician will provide a specific protocol for returning to overhead reaching or lifting, depending on the severity of your injury and the specific procedure performed.

Is physical therapy needed after a shoulder procedure using Regenexx injectates?

Yes. Correcting the posture and biomechanics that caused the shoulder issue in the first place is critical. PT helps strengthen the rotator cuff and scapular stabilizers to maximize the long-term benefits of the procedure.

Can both shoulders be treated in the same visit with Regenexx?

Yes, because these are minimally invasive injection procedures, it is possible to treat both shoulders during the same visit if clinically appropriate.

What are the main benefits and limitations of Regenexx compared with surgery?

The main benefits are avoiding surgical risks (infection, nerve damage), preserving natural anatomy, and shorter recovery. The limitation is that massive, retracted tears or completely bone-on-bone joints with severe deformity may still require surgical intervention.

Why choose a Regenexx provider at an orthopedic clinic in Atlanta?

Choosing Atlanta Innovative Medicine ensures you are treated by Dr. Farhan Malik, a musculoskeletal expert trained in the specific Regenexx protocols. This provides you with the highest standard of interventional orthopedic care available in the region.

Is Regenexx covered by insurance, Medicare, or employer benefits?

Most procedures using Regenexx injectates are not covered by insurance, Medicaid, or Medicare. Regenexx Benefits are offered through self-funded employers and specific groups as part of medical insurance and benefits offered to employees and group members. You can check to see if your employer offers Regenexx Benefits at https://regenexx.com/resources/am-i-covered/.

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DISCLAIMER: Like all medical procedures, procedures using Regenexx lab processes have a success and failure rate. Patient reviews and testimonials on this site should not be interpreted as a statement on the effectiveness of treatments for anyone else.

Non-Surgical Orthopedic Intervention for Shoulder Pain & Injuries in Atlanta

Procedures Using Regenexx Injectates for Rotator Cuff Tears, Shoulder Arthritis, and Other Shoulder Conditions.

Commonly Treated Shoulder Conditions

Rotator cuff tears

Arthritis of the shoulder joint

Thoracic outlet syndrome

Labral tears or degeneration

Rotator cuff tendonitis & tendonosis

AC Joint Separation

Recurrent shoulder dislocations

Patient Shoulder Outcome Data

Are you a Good Candidate for Treatment?

Our Regenexx Provider

Dr. Farhan Malik, MD

Published Peer-Reviewed Research

Regenexx Frequently Asked Questions

Can Regenexx shoulder treatments help rotator cuff tears or chronic shoulder pain?

Can Regenexx help if I have a torn rotator cuff?

How does Regenexx shoulder treatment compare to shoulder surgery or arthroscopy?

Is Regenexx more effective than standard PRP (platelet-rich plasma) for shoulder injuries?

What does recovery look like after a procedure using Regenexx injectates for the shoulder?

When can I safely use my arm after Regenexx shoulder treatment?

Is physical therapy needed after a shoulder procedure using Regenexx injectates?

Can both shoulders be treated in the same visit with Regenexx?

What are the main benefits and limitations of Regenexx compared with surgery?

Why choose a Regenexx provider at an orthopedic clinic in Atlanta?

Is Regenexx covered by insurance, Medicare, or employer benefits?

Am I a Candidate?

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