Rapid diagnosis and treatment for sprains, muscle tears and acute athletic trauma, using the same protocols trusted by professional athletes in Santa Barbara.
Dr. Scheinberg provides elite-level sports medicine designed for the rapid diagnosis and treatment of sudden injuries. Utilizing a team-based approach that integrates surgical judgment with advanced biologics, our goal is to restore structural integrity and get you back to peak performance safely. Whether you are a professional athlete or a recreational competitor, we apply the same gold-standard protocols to ensure your recovery is as efficient as it is effective.
We utilize advanced imaging, including high-resolution MRI and in-office diagnostic ultrasound, to immediately identify the extent of ligament tears, muscle contusions, or fractures.
To speed up the natural healing timeline, we offer targeted orthobiologic treatments like Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP), which delivers concentrated growth factors directly to the site of acute injury.
Recovery is a team sport. We coordinate closely with physical therapists and athletic trainers to ensure your rehabilitation plan is seamless and focused on long-term joint stability.
Our "Biologic over Bionic" philosophy means we prioritize non-surgical tissue repair whenever possible, helping you avoid the lengthy downtime associated with traditional open surgery.
Beyond immediate treatment, we evaluate your biomechanics to identify underlying weaknesses, helping you return to your sport with a significantly reduced risk of re-injury.
The problems that bring people to this page. If one of them is yours, a consultation is the next step.
ACL and ligament tearsMeniscal tearsSprains and strainsStress fracturesMuscle contusions and crampsShin splintsTorn tendonsCompartment syndrome
Orthobiologics come after conservative care has been tried, and before surgery. See the full patient journey
Most patients arrive with their imaging and have already tried physical therapy or steroid injections. Dr. Scheinberg reviews your history, your imaging and your goals. Patients outside the area can start with a telemedicine consultation.
Physical therapy and viscosupplementation come before orthobiologics. If they have not been tried yet, they are the starting point.
When the basic treatments have not worked, PRP or BMAC is considered before surgery. BMAC is performed at Pueblo Surgery Center, the AAAHC-accredited facility on the same campus as the office.
If preserving the joint is not a reasonable option, you are referred for surgical care.
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Call (805) 682-1394Not yet. Regenerative treatments such as PRP, BMAC and stem cell therapy are not yet FDA approved for orthopedic conditions. They are made from your own blood or bone marrow, and a substantial and growing body of peer-reviewed clinical evidence supports their use for specific orthopedic conditions. Dr. Scheinberg's protocols are grounded in that evidence, and at your consultation he will explain what the research shows for your condition.
Orthobiologics work through a biological healing process, which takes time. PRP patients typically begin noticing improvement four to eight weeks after treatment. The full benefit of BMAC often becomes apparent at two to three months and can continue improving for six months or more. This is a meaningful difference from cortisone injections, which may provide faster initial relief but fade quickly. The timeline is part of an honest conversation Dr. Scheinberg has with every patient before treatment begins.
Candidacy is determined through a formal assessment, not assumed. The best candidates are generally patients with moderate joint degeneration or soft tissue injury who have not found lasting relief from physical therapy, NSAIDs, or cortisone injections, and who want to pursue a regenerative approach before considering surgery. Patients with bone-on-bone arthritis in all joint compartments, significant structural deformity, or other complicating factors may have more limited potential benefit, though this is evaluated on an individual basis. Dr. Scheinberg will give you a straight answer about whether you are a likely responder.
Whether you are dealing with early-stage osteoarthritis or a severe sports injury, we provide surgical-level diagnostics and advanced biologic treatments to help you avoid invasive procedures and get back to the life you love.
Platelet-rich plasma concentrates your own platelets to support repair of tendon, ligament and early joint degeneration, delivered under image guidance.
Bone marrow aspirate concentrate uses your own marrow-derived cells for advanced joint preservation, performed as a surgical-grade outpatient procedure.
A combined PRP and BMAC protocol for severely degraded joints, pairing growth factors with marrow-derived cells under image-guided surgical precision.
Dr. Scheinberg has treated athletes from recreational players to professionals. A consultation tells you what the injury is and what the fastest safe route back looks like.
