Regenerative Therapies for Chronic Pain: A Scoping Review of Online Information Accuracy and Readability

Saturday, November 15, 2025

9:28 AM - 9:36 AM CT

Location: 301 - 302

Introduction: Chronic pain due to degenerative musculoskeletal conditions is a leading cause of global disability and economic burden. Conventional therapies, including physiotherapy, nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, and corticosteroid injections, often provide incomplete relief. Regenerative therapies are frequently marketed as promising alternatives, offering hope where conventional treatments fall short, yet supporting evidence remains mixed. As digital platforms increasingly shape patient knowledge and expectations, evaluating the accuracy, quality, and readability of online information is essential to guide informed decision-making.

Submitting Author(s)

Abeer Alomari, MD,MSc

MD
University of Toronto
Toronto, Ontario, Canada

Co-Author(s)

OC

Olivia Chung, MD

MD
University of Toronto, United States
AT

Angelica Faith Tiongco, MD

Fellow
University Health Network - Toronto Western Hospital
Guagua, Pampanga, Philippines
Victoria Bains, CNS (she/her/hers)

Research Coordinator
University Health Network- Toronto Western Hospital, Ontario, United States
AB

Anuj Bhatia, MBBS MD PhD FRCPC

Professor, University of Toronto
University Health Network- Toronto Western Hospital
Toronto, Ontario, Canada