DataBiologics Featured Article on OrthoBiologics
Thanks to DataBiologics for featuring an article about my work in OrthoBiologics, cell-based "stem cell" therapy and PRP treatments.
Sep 23rd, 2025
News & Developments
Can I avoid surgery with Biologics?
Dr. Cunningham discusses the usages of surgical treatments with biologics.
Aug 25th, 2025
Shoulder Treatments with OrthoBiologics
Dr Kelly Cunningham discusses shoulder treatments with OrthoBiologics, PRP and cell-based ("stem cell")
Jul 21st, 2025
Top Performer Award
Dr Cunningham has been presented a Top Performer award from DataBiologics.
Jun 23rd, 2025
Outcomes of PRP and Stem Cell Treatments
Dr Cunningham discusses the expected outcomes of PRP and Stem Cell Treatments
May 19th, 2025
A lot of confusion over biologic "birth products" and exosomes — Austin OrthoBiologics explains
Perhaps due to recent changes to FDA leadership with the new administration, there seems to be renewed interest in birth products, such as cord blood, placental tissue and Wharton's jelly, and their potential as orthobiologic treatments. Let's dive in...
Apr 21st, 2025
IOF Max Top Performer Award
Dr Kelly Cunningham was presented with a Top Performer award at the Interventional Orthobiologics Foundation conference in February 2025.
Mar 10th, 2025
Knee Treatments with OrthoBiologics
Dr Cunningham shares data about treating knee conditions with OrthoBiologics.
Dec 30th, 2024
What is "Stem Cell" Therapy?
Dr. Cunningham discusses "stem cell" therapy as a treatment option for joint pain and arthritis.
Dec 12th, 2024
What Other Questions Do You Have About OrthBiologics?
Looking forward to the Facebook Live Event Wednesday evening, December 4th
Kelly Cunningham, MD
Austin OrthoBiologics
Nov 27th, 2024
What Questions Do You Have About OrthoBiologics?
Looking forward to the Facebook Live Event Wednesday evening, , December 4th
Kelly Cunningham, MD
Austin OrthoBiologics
Nov 21st, 2024
What is Osteoarthritis?
Are you one of the 53 million Americans who has osteoarthritis and are wondering if there’s any relief from pain that doesn’t include surgery?
Nov 14th, 2024
Kelly Cunningham, MD Top Doctor Texas
For the third year in a row, Dr. Kelly Cunningham has been named a Texas Top Doctor for 2024.
Combining traditional shoulder & knee orthopedic surgery/sports medicine with cutting-edge biologics/regenerative medicine.
Nov 5th, 2024
Orthopedic Biologics 2024 : Knee Pain Treatment Trends (First in a Series)
Kelly Cunningham MD of Austin OrthoBiologics
Review of over 100 “consecutive“ knee patients who had received injections of PRP (platelet rich plasma) or BMC “Stem Cell”.
Statistics provided by DataBiologics.com
Sep 23rd, 2024
Patient Satisfaction: Austin OrthoBiologics 2024
6-month & 1-year satisfaction rates of our patients
DataBiologics patient tracking
Aug 12th, 2024
Real Patient Results at Austin OrthoBiologics 2024
See what patients are saying about Dr. Cunningham's cutting edge use of orthopedic surgery and biologic (PRP & cell-based - "stem cell" - ) therapy
Jul 15th, 2024
Failed Knee Cartilage MicroFracture; Revision MACI Procedure
Successful re-implantation of autologous (patient's own) harvested cartilage cells to treat a knee lesion that was discovered at ACL surgery.
Jun 18th, 2024
Kelly Cunningham, MD Texas Top Doctor
For the third year in a row, Dr, Kelly Cunningham has been named a Texas Top Doctor for 2024.
Combining traditional shoulder & knee orthopedic surgery/sports medicine with cutting-edge biologics/regenerative medicine.
May 6th, 2024
Kelly Cunningham, MD FAANA: Fellow of the Arthroscopy Association of N. America
FAANA
Formerly known as "Distinguished Arthroscopy Leader" designation of a select number of Arthroscopy Association Active Members
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin OrthoBiologics
Apr 1st, 2024
More: PRO ("Patient Report Outcomes") In OrthoBiologics
Now, let's compare our (Austin OrthoBiologics) patient-reported pain scores to the large DataBiologics patient database --
results are excellent!
Mar 4th, 2024
PRO ("Patient Report Outcomes") In OrthoBiologics
125 patients with office-based PRP &/or BMC (formerly "stem cell") joint injections followed for pain and functional activity scores, for up to one year.
Here is a "teaser" -- more to come --
Jan 30th, 2024
Knee Meniscus resection & repair, Biologics augmentation - Advancing the technique
Mid-30's male athlete with years of medial knee pain, now symptoms of mechanical locking.
Can ANY of this chronic, displaced meniscus be saved??
There are improving odds ...
Dec 23rd, 2023
BEAR Implant ACL Repair
BEAR (Bridge-Enhanced) ACL Repair is another tool (in addition to BMC "stem cell" repair) to address acute tears of the anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) of the knee.
Nov 21st, 2023
Indications and Technique, Meniscus Root Repair
The importance of repairing meniscus root repairs is stressed, even in the incidence of early (medial) compartmental arthritis...
Oct 15th, 2023
Bone Marrow Concentrate (BMC, "stem cell") to Delay / Avoid Knee Replacement Surgery
Interesting findings when comparing long-term results of Cellular "stem cell" therapy, referred to as BMC, in avoiding progression to knee replacement.
Two methods are reviewed, both of which Dr. Cunningham uses in his patients...
Jul 31st, 2023
Proximal ACL Tear Repair of the Knee, Utilizing Cellular Therapy ("Stem Cell")
A ski injury that tears the anterior cruciate ligament is often right off of the femur/notch, allowing direct repair (vs. full reconstruction w/ a graft).
Shorter rehab, quicker recovery, and often re-inforced with the Artelon flexgraft.
Jul 5th, 2023
Consider HSA & FSA Spending Accounts for Biologic Joint Treatments
PRP and Cell-based "Stem Cell" treatments of the knee, shoulder & hip are a covered expense in Flex & health saving accounts
May 19th, 2023
ACL recon augment with the Artelon Flexgraft
Somewhat deficient auto (or allo) ACL graft? Consider an off-the-shelf option, the Artelon Flexgraft
Apr 19th, 2023
Hitting the Slopes This Season?
Dr. Kelly Cunningham, a former US Ski team physician for the men's downhill athletes, weighs in on prevention & care of snow ski injuries.
Mar 14th, 2023
Dr. Kelly Cunningham Named as a Texas Monthly "Top Texas Doctor" for 2022
For the 7th time, Kelly Cunningham MD, has been named a Top Doctor in Texas in the fields of both Orthopedic Surgery & Sports Medicine
Feb 7th, 2023
Advanced Knee Meniscus Repair: Role of Biologics
More complex tear-types are reparable with advanced techniques augmented by biologics such as PRP
Jan 5th, 2023
FSA and HSA accounts can be used for Biologics
As the end of the year approaches, why not use either Flexible or Health Savings Account dollars to get knee, shoulder or hip pain relief?
Nov 8th, 2022
Thoughts on the BEAR Knee ACL Implant
This novel procedure, still in the early stages of use and follow-up studies, holds great promise for younger, athletic patients. Several questions need to be answered before mainstream use, compared to the "gold standard" of ACL reconstruction.
Oct 12th, 2022
Patella Cartilage Graft in a Young Athlete
Still symptomatic months after patellofemoral subluxation and arthroscopic debridement/Carticel autograft harvesting -
Definitive re-surfacing and re-alignment in a young athlete:
Matrix Autologous Chondrocyte Implantation (MACI) surgical technique
Aug 30th, 2022
A Re-Look at the Value of Cell-Based (Formerly "Stem Cell") Therapy
Experience after the study by the esteemed Dr. Philip Hernigou of Paris reveals the long-term success of bone marrow-derived cell-based therapy in knee arthritis pain.
Jul 8th, 2022
Ortho+Biologics Is...
Facts and myths of regenerative medicine treatment
PRP & Cell-Based (formerly "Stem Cell") therapy defined...
May 24th, 2022
An Alternative Method of Meniscus Root Tear Fixation with Biologic Augmentation
An alternative method of meniscus root tear fixation with biologic augmentation performed by Dr. Kelly Cunningham.
Apr 28th, 2022
A Biologic Alternative for ACL Repair
A biologic alternative for ACL repair performed by Dr. Kelly Cunningham.
Mar 25th, 2022
Practice Profile: Dr. Kelly Cunningham & Austin OrthoBiologics
Excerpts from Tribeza January 2022 article
Jan 21st, 2022
Tribeza Austin Lifestyle Magazine Profiles Dr. Kelly Cunningham
The January 2022 issue focuses on healthcare; interviews Dr. Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics.
Answers to questions about orthopedic biologic regenerative medicine; PRP & cellular "stem cell" therapy.
Jan 13th, 2022
Have you been told that you need arthroscopic surgery of the knee?
The pros and cons of knee surgery can be discussed with a board certified orthopedic surgeon skilled in regenerative medicine techniques,
to find what is the best treatment course for you...
Dec 7th, 2021
Title: An Unusual Knee Cartilage Graft "Complication"
Dr. Cunningham, as an expert in arthroscopic and open surgical cartilage grafting for knee and shoulder injuries, present an interesting follow up of an allograft knee case.
Nov 1st, 2021
The "Holy Grail" of Joint Arthritis Treatment
With millions of Americans suffering from knee, hip & shoulder arthritis pain, future treatment may hinge on prevention & perhaps repair rather than replacement...
Sep 22nd, 2021
A New Tool for the Arthroscopist's Kit
An athletic male in his late 30s with right knee pain
A new approach to diagnosis/treatment
Aug 17th, 2021
An Update on Cellular Therapy
While effectiveness continues to be excellent, the evolution of the science & technique warrants a new definition of terms...
Jun 9th, 2021
Austin OrthoBiologics: State of the Art 2021 Part II - Knee Injury
Acute & chronic knee meniscus, cartilage & ACL ligament injuries can be successfully treated with both non-surgical & surgical methods,
using regenerative sports medicine techniques, including cellular “stem cell” & PRP (platelet-rich plasma) therapy.
Apr 9th, 2021
Austin OrthoBiologics: State of the Art 2021 Part I - Shoulder
Evolving techniques in the biologic (PRP, "Stem Cell") treatment of common shoulder injuries, with and without surgery
by Kelly Cunningham, MD
Feb 15th, 2021
Shoulder Rotator Cuff Repair: Surgical Video Technique
surgical video of:
-successful rotator cuff repair of the shoulder
-PRP augmentation of the repair
Feb 1st, 2021
Evaluating & Treating Knee & Shoulder Ski Injuries
As a former US Olympic Men’s Ski Team physician and long-time Austin sports medicine orthopedist, Dr. Kelly Cunningham treats many ski & snowboard injuries
Jan 5th, 2021
FLEX Accounts/HSA for PRP/Cellular Therapy "Stem Cell" at Austin OrthoBiologics
As the "year of Co-Vid" nears completion, consider your financial options for care of your knee, shoulder or hip pain.
Oct 24th, 2020
Orthopedic Injuries and their causes/treatment
Knee, shoulder & elbow sprains, strains, tears: A to Z
Sep 16th, 2020
Doctor Kelly Cunningham's knee patient is highlighted on ESPN Sports Center
Tufts University business graduate and lacrosse player makes remarkable comeback from two ACL knee surgeries.
Jul 8th, 2020
Dr. Kelly Cunningham again awarded Austin Monthly Top Doctors, 2020
For the third consecutive year, Kelly Cunningham MD has been chosen as an Austin TopDoc.
Jul 1st, 2020
Knee Cartilage Restoration
A grateful patient, after learning the complexities of knee and stem cell grafting.
Kelly Cunningham MD
Austin OrthoBiologics Board Certified Orthopedic Surgery
Austin, Texas
Jun 8th, 2020
A recent study demonstrating the usefulness of amniotic products in knee arthritis
A Randomized Controlled Single-Blind Study Demonstrating Superiority of Amniotic Suspension Allograft Injection Over Hyaluronic Acid and Saline Control for Modification of Knee Osteoarthritis Symptoms.
May 14th, 2020
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin OrthoBiologics demonstrates the value of lifetime learning
Founder of Austin OrthoBiologics maintains Orthopedic Surgery credentials.
May 5th, 2020
Austin Ortho Biologics Offers Telemedicine And Cellular Therapy Care For Orthopedic Patients
Just because you’re staying quarantined at home doesn’t mean you aren’t seeking relief from pain. Stephanie spoke with Dr. Kelly Cunningham at Austin Ortho Biologics about some alternative strategies for feeling pain free.
Apr 28th, 2020
Knee cartilage graft and cell-based implant surgery may help prevent future arthritis
Austin regenerative medicine and orthopedic specialist is researching potential answer to injury-related knee cartilage damage
Apr 5th, 2020
Biologics Alliance Summit & Think Tank
Dr. Kelly Cunningham attended the 1st Biologics Alliance Summit in Carlsbad, California this past February. The agenda was educational, innovative and developmental of new approaches and collaborations.
Mar 17th, 2020
Dr. Kelly Cunningham discusses the Benefits of Cellular Therapy "Stem Cell"
Located in Austin, Texas, Dr. Kelly Cunningham who is the regenerative specialist in the area discusses the benefits of stem cell therapy. Austin Ortho Biologics
Feb 25th, 2020
Please Join Us Tuesday, 2/11 @ 6:30 pm for our Facebook Live!!!!
Dr. Kelly Cunningham will be on Facebook Live discussing the benefits to PRP/Stem Cell Therapy for those individuals that want to leave an active lifestyle. Please join us on our Facebook page!
Feb 4th, 2020
Consistent Shoulder Pain? You could have a Rotator Cuff Tear!
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics located in Austin, Texas discusses symptoms of a rotator cuff tear and helps convey why there is pain.
Jan 29th, 2020
Welcome to 2020 and New Year's Resolutions!
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho + Biologics located in Austin, Texas lays out a few ideas for incorporating a fresh start to your health and New Year's goals!
Jan 3rd, 2020
FLEX Accounts/HSA for Cellular Therapy at Austin Ortho Biologics!
Dr. Kelly Cunningham discusses being able to use your Flex Account/HSA for Cellular Therapy treatments.
Dec 2nd, 2019
Current concepts in intraosseous Platelet-Rich Plasma injections for knee osteoarthritis
Dr. Kelly Cunningham discusses concepts in intraosseous PRP injections for knee osteoarthritis today at Austin Ortho and Biologics located in Austin, Texas.
Nov 14th, 2019
Dr. Cunningham talks about innovative sports medicine treatment for knee Injuries!
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics located in Austin, Texas, discusses innovative sports medicine diagnoses & treatments such as PRP & Stem Cell Therapy for knee injuries!
Nov 14th, 2019
Ski Season right around the corner!
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics located in Austin, Texas discusses injuries that come with ski season. Call 512-410-0767 today to make an appointment if you come back with any ski injuries this season!
Nov 1st, 2019
Dr. Kelly Cunningham attends the Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation Society conference!
Earlier this month, Dr. Kelly Cunningham attended the Cartilage Restoration and Joint Preservation Society conference in Vancouver, Canada Oct 5-8. He is located in Austin, Texas at his practice called Austin Ortho Biologics.
Oct 17th, 2019
ANTERIOR CRUCIATE LIGAMENT (ACL) SPRAINS
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics in Austin, Texas discusses ACL injuries and now to treat them.
Oct 1st, 2019
2019 PRP and Stem Cell Therapy Seminar - Fall back into your sports!
2019 Seminar for PRP and Stem Cell Therapy - Fall back into your sports!
Sep 30th, 2019
Facts about ACL injuries!
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics teaches us facts about ACL Injuries!
Sep 13th, 2019
Swimmers experiencing shoulder pain in Austin, TX.
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics discusses Swimmer's shoulder in Austin, Texas.
Sep 3rd, 2019
What is Biologic Subchondral injection and can it help cellular "stem cell" treatment of my knee?
Dr. Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics in Austin, Texas discusses what subchondroplasty and how it can help with knee pain?
Aug 14th, 2019
Dr. Cunningham of Austin Ortho Bio discusses Runner's Knee
Dr. Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics located in Austin, Texas gives his opinion and treatment options for runners knee. He is accepting new patients and appointments can be made via our website or calling 512-410-0767.
Aug 1st, 2019
Extremity Pain and What it Means
Dr. Kelly Cunningham, a regenerative sports medicine orthopedic specialists at Austin Ortho and Biologics located in Austin, Texas discusses Knee injuries and how knee pain is among the most common orthopedic problems that we evaluate.
Jul 22nd, 2019
Tendinopathy: Why the Difference Between Tendinitis and Tendinosis Matters
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics in Austin, Texas reviews the article Tendinopathy: Why the Difference Between Tendinitis and Tendinosis Matters.
Jul 1st, 2019
Dr. Kelly Cunningham awarded Austin Monthly Top Doctors 2019!
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics located in Austin, Texas is proud and humbled to be in Austin Monthly Top Doctor 2019! Our orthopedic surgery along with sports medicine, physical therapy, PRP and stem cell therapy is known nationally!
Jun 4th, 2019
Dr. Cunningham discusses Runner's Knee and Treatment Options
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho Biologics located in Austin, Texas discusses "What is Runner's Knee" and treatment options that the community can consider.
May 23rd, 2019
Regenerative Stem Cell Therapy Benefits with Financing options NOW available!
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin OrthoBiologics in Austin, Texas discusses how regenerative stem cell therapy is a solution of degenerative joint disease. We also discuss financing options in our practice that allows more patients to thrive!
May 10th, 2019
Learn more about Cellular Therapy wiDocTalk: Kelly Cunningham, MD from Austin Ortho + Biologics
Kelly Cunningham, MD from Austin Ortho + Biologics on DocTalk discusses the history and benefits of cellular therapy.
May 3rd, 2019
We are celebrating “March to Health” by focusing on bone health!
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho & Biologics, located in Austin, Texas, discusses how protecting your bones health are easier than you think. Physical activity, understanding how diet and other lifestyle factors can affect your bone health.
Mar 10th, 2019
Facebook Live event about OrthoBiologics on December 4th at 7pm
Join us on Facebook Live Wednesday evening, December 4th at 7pm to learn more about OrthoBiologics!
Dec 3rd, 2024
Facebook Live Event 12/4
Join us for our Facebook Live on Wednesday 12/4 at 7pm to learn more about Ortho Biologics!
Dec 2nd, 2024
It can be hard to get into the holiday spirit when rheumatoid arthritis flares up.
Dr. Cunningham of Austin Ortho and Biologics located in Austin, Texas discusses how to deal with the holidays when you have rheumatoid arthritis.
Dec 15th, 2019
Celling Biosciences | Advancing the Science of Healthcare
Celling Biosciences | Advancing the Science of Healthcare Video
Aug 29th, 2019
Dr. Cunningham discusses safety in Summertime activities in Austin, Texas!
In Austin, Texas, there are so many things to do in Central Texas. Dr. Cunningham helps to educate you and how to be prepared.
Jun 18th, 2019
The Basic Science review of the benefits of PRP!
Dr. Cunningham provides patients education on the study of "Platelet-Rich Plasma in the Pathologic Processes of Cartilage: Review of Basic Science Evidence"
Apr 8th, 2019
Did you have a great experience today?
Dr. Cunningham and his team are proud to great patient experiences so please share with us at Austin Ortho Biologics!
Apr 3rd, 2019
“How can I get in Ski-Shape?”
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho and Biologics located in Austin, Texas, discusses how to get in ski shape since so many families head out to ski trips during spring break!
Mar 19th, 2019
Always stay active even when you have arthritus!
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho and Biologics located at Westlake, Austin, Texas. He discusses how it's still important that even though you might have arthritis, you still need to stay active.
Feb 16th, 2019
Ligamentization of tendon grafts treated with an endogenous preparation rich in growth factors: gros
Ligamentization of tendon grafts treated with an endogenous preparation rich in growth factors: gross morphology and histology.
Jan 25th, 2019
Effects of a platelet gel on early graft revascularization after ACL reconstruction
Effects of a platelet gel on early graft revascularization after anterior cruciate ligament reconstruction: a prospective, randomized, double-blind, clinical trial.
Jan 16th, 2019
Stem Cell Therapy and National Trivia Day!
In honor of today being National Trivia day, we thought that we would provide a few facts on stem cell therapy and their history! Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho + Bio in Austin, Texas has been the leader in regenerative sports medicine and orthopedic
Jan 6th, 2019
2018 Jingle Bell Run - Austin
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho+Biologics located in Austin, Texas was honored to be the Medical Honoree of The Arthritis Foundation. The 2018 Jingle Bell Run helped raised over $50,000 to funds and awareness of arthritis.
Dec 21st, 2018
Managing Holiday Stress with Arthritis
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho + Biologics located in Austin, Texas discusses Holiday stressors can influence people with arthritis in other ways.
Dec 14th, 2018
Outcomes of microfracture for traumatic chondral defects of the knee: average 11-year follow-up.
Dr. Kelly Cunningam from Austin Ortho and Biologics located in Austin, Texas reviewed the study of "Outcomes of microfracture for traumatic chondral defects of the knee: average 11-year follow-up."
Dec 9th, 2018
Orthopedic Injuries and their meanings
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin OrthoBiologics located in Austin, Texas, USA describes some of the most common orthopedic injuries and how they can be related to your sports activities.
Nov 26th, 2018
What is Ortho Biologics?
Dr. Kelly Cunningham of Austin Ortho and Biologics located in Austin, Texas, USA discusses what Ortho Biologics is.
Nov 5th, 2018
Expansion of Knowledge of PRP/Stem Cell Therapy overseas!
Dr. Cunningham was invited to attend O.A.S.I. with Dr. Alberto Gobbi, with the goal of obtaining up-to-date knowledge and experience with PRP/Stem cell therapy in Europe.
Nov 4th, 2018