Elbow Pain & Regenerative Medicine in Metairie: Questions to Ask
Updated: Oct 1
Updated October 1, 2026. This article has been revised to clarify current services and the limits of regenerative-medicine evidence.
Elbow pain can interfere with gripping, lifting, work and exercise. At Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center in Metairie, Trip Goolsby, MD provides physician-led evaluations for adults exploring regenerative medicine for joint and musculoskeletal concerns across Greater New Orleans and the Gulf South. The starting point is understanding your symptoms, diagnosis, previous care and goals.
Understanding elbow pain before choosing a procedure
Tennis elbow, also called lateral epicondylitis, involves the tendons around the outside of the elbow and is often associated with repetitive use. Other problems can produce similar symptoms. An evaluation helps identify what is contributing to pain rather than assuming every painful elbow needs the same treatment.
Established care may include changes to aggravating activities, rehabilitation and other options appropriate to the diagnosis. A physician or physical therapist can guide a rehabilitation plan. Regenerative-medicine discussions should not delay necessary orthopedic evaluation or replace recommended care.
Stem cells, Wharton's jelly and exosomes: understand the terms
People searching for stem cell therapy for elbow pain often encounter several different products. A product's tissue source, processing, contents and intended use matter. The phrase “stem cell therapy” alone does not identify what a patient would receive.
Wharton's jelly is connective tissue in the umbilical cord. A Wharton's jelly-derived product should not automatically be described as a living stem-cell treatment; its actual composition needs to be verified. Exosomes are cell-released vesicles, not stem cells. Biological signaling observed in research does not by itself establish a treatment's benefit in a person with tennis elbow.
Evidence, FDA status and risks
Stem-cell and Wharton's jelly products are not FDA-approved treatments for elbow pain or other orthopedic conditions. There are no FDA-approved exosome products. Their proposed use for these concerns is experimental.
A physician's supervision does not establish a product's approval or effectiveness. Ask about the exact product, relevant human studies, regulatory status and any required FDA clinical-trial oversight. Potential harms must be discussed alongside uncertainty and established alternatives.
What can you discuss at Infinite Health?
Your consultation with Trip Goolsby, MD reviews your concerns, relevant records, prior treatments and the activities you want to return to. Discussion may include the services described on our current regenerative-medicine page and whether further evaluation or specialist care is appropriate. No procedure or outcome is promised before an individualized assessment.
Prolotherapy is a distinct injection approach, commonly involving a dextrose solution; it is not a general name for delivering any cell or exosome product. Ask which substance and technique are actually proposed. Evidence varies by condition.
Infinite Health does not offer platelet-rich plasma (PRP). Earlier versions of this article incorrectly listed PRP among our services.
Prepare for your consultation
Bring available imaging reports, medical records, a medication and supplement list, and details of what you have already tried. Ask about expected follow-up, alternatives, total costs and what would indicate that a plan should be changed.
Start with a free discovery call with a wellness coordinator. It is a chance to ask about services and fit, not receive medical advice. A physician consultation is a separate appointment. Regenerative procedures are priced separately from membership and are not billed to insurance.
Infinite Health Integrative Medicine Center is at 3900 Veterans Memorial Blvd, Suite 204, Metairie, LA 70002. Call 504-323-0025.
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