Bluetail Medical Group

Bluetail Medical Group Louis, MO. Drs. David Crane, Matt Bayes, Chris Wolf and Luga Podesta specialize in primary care sports medicine, regenerative orthopedics and concussion care.

Bluetail Medical Group is a national leader in orthopedic regenerative medicine, including PRP and Stem Cell Therapy, with eight locations throughout the U.S., with our headquarters in St. BlueTail is a national leader in regenerative techniques using platelet-rich plasma and cellular therapy. Our board-certified, fellowship-trained physicians diagnose and treat a full range of bone, muscle, joint, and peripheral nerve injuries using a variety of advanced treatment methods such as diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound and fluoroscopic guided injections.

The physicians at Bluetail Medical Group perform a THOROUGH evaluation before discussing your treatment options. Most m...
03/18/2026

The physicians at Bluetail Medical Group perform a THOROUGH evaluation before discussing your treatment options. Most medical practices send patients to imaging centers for x-rays and ultrasounds, but we offer them right in the comfort and convenience of our Chesterfield practice with immediate feedback from your practitioners.

Are you recovering from orthopedic pain or an athletic injury, or are suffering from debilitating pain with no end in si...
03/16/2026

Are you recovering from orthopedic pain or an athletic injury, or are suffering from debilitating pain with no end in sight? One of Bluetail's many services may be able to help! One of the best ways to help you deal with pain or injury recovery is to set up a treatment plan, and we want to help you do so.

Bluetail may be able to help you treat your injury or pain, so call the phone number below to schedule a consultation today with one of our experienced orthopedic physicians to plan your treatment protocol.
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☎ (636) 778-2900

Non-surgical treatment for lower back pain and degenerative disc disease (DDD) is available with our regenerative medici...
03/10/2026

Non-surgical treatment for lower back pain and degenerative disc disease (DDD) is available with our regenerative medicine therapies.

The autologous, minimally-manipulated orthobiologics -- PRP and BMAC ((bone marrow aspirate concentrate) -- available @ Bluetail Medical Group are used to treat both with great success.

Schedule a consultation with one of our board-certified physicians to see if our non-surgical orthopedic treatments may be right for you!

☎️ 636.778.2900

When you are ready to consider Regenerative Medicine treatments for your chronic orthopedic pain, the experienced physic...
03/06/2026

When you are ready to consider Regenerative Medicine treatments for your chronic orthopedic pain, the experienced physicians at Bluetail Medical Group are ready for you!

💥 Minimal downtime
💥 Less risk for infection or complications
💥 No general anesthesia
💥 Avoids lengthy rehab
💥 Long-term pain relief and therapeutic benefit
💥 Mounting clinical research to support benefits
💥 Bluetail Medical Group working within framework of an FDA IDE

☎ (636) 778-2900 to schedule with one of the country's leading Orthopedic Regenerative Medicine Clinics!

When your aches and pains are preventing you from doing the things you love, it's time to schedule a consult with Blueta...
03/03/2026

When your aches and pains are preventing you from doing the things you love, it's time to schedule a consult with Bluetail Medical Group, where treating chronic and painful orthopedic conditons without surgery is our speciality! Sometimes surgery is absolutely necessary, and sometimes Regenerative Medicine is a great option!

Call to schedule a consultation with one of our experienced board-certified orthopedic physicians!

St. Louis (Chesterfield): (636) 778-2900
Columbia, MO: (573) 446-4000

The knee is a complex and weight-bearing joint structure that bears the brunt of most of our activities during the day. ...
02/27/2026

The knee is a complex and weight-bearing joint structure that bears the brunt of most of our activities during the day. Over time, the four ligaments in the knee as well as the cartilage in the joint can begin to weaken and degenerate. Sudden movements, strenuous activities or injuries can cause a tear of a ligament in the knee – most commonly the Anterior Cruciate Ligament or ACL. This ligament runs diagonally across the middle of the knee and serves to keep it stable when we make turning or cutting movements, especially in sports.

ACL injuries are very common, and many patients may know immediately that they have injured or torn the ligament. While the initial injury creates pain, swelling and instability in the knee, some patients continue to push through causing more damage. Therefore, a prompt visit to an orthopedic specialist is important.

PARTIAL ACL TEARS

Partially torn ACLs often respond well over the course of a 3- to 6-month rehabilitation program in conjunction with a non-surgical Regenerative Medicine protocol.

FULL ACL TEARS/SURGERY

Studies have shown that BMAC injections can both accelerate healing time and improve range of motion for patients who have undergone ACL surgery. Stem cell treatment can speed up recovery from reconstruction of the ACL and can lead to a better range. As extensive independent research points out, the long-term results of initial ACL reconstruction demonstrate that untreated joint instability remains. After an examination, we often recommend patients consider a non-surgical treatment protocol to treat the whole knee complex to help prevent the need for secondary surgery and to accelerate ACL reconstruction surgery recovery time.

Joint instability is the missing diagnosis for many with ACL tears, and additional surgeries, no matter how sophisticated, are not the answer to the problem of joint instability. Pain, swelling, weakness, popping, grinding, and other symptoms associated with ACL tears can be addressed not with surgery, but with Regenerative Medicine.

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a form of regenerative medicine that harnesses and amplifies the natural growth factors ...
02/24/2026

Platelet-rich plasma therapy is a form of regenerative medicine that harnesses and amplifies the natural growth factors found in our blood cells to help heal damaged tissue. If you have an orthopedic condition, such as a joint injury or tendinitis that is affecting your quality of life, PRP therapy may be the solution you are looking for.

This minimally invasive procedure accelerates healing after an injury or surgery and is performed in the comfort and convenience of our outpatient clinic. After collecting a blood sample from the patient, a centrifuge machine is then used to separate and concentrate the platelets from the rest of the blood components.

One of our board-certified physicians then injects the isolated platelet-rich plasma directly into the damaged or injured area of the body. The session takes less than an hour, and patients are able to return to their daily activities immediately following the treatment.

PRP therapy is an effective treatment for a broad range of orthopedic conditions, from tendon, ligament and muscle injuries to degenerative diseases, including:

💥Tendonitis
💥Arthritis
💥Partial rotator cuff tears
💥Sprains and strains
💥Joint capsular laxity
💥Plantar fasciitis
💥Knee pain
💥Back and neck pain

Schedule your consultation today to see if PRP is right for you!
☎(636) 778-2900

Many meniscus tear surgery patients are surprised to find a year or more later that they are, once again, experiencing k...
02/20/2026

Many meniscus tear surgery patients are surprised to find a year or more later that they are, once again, experiencing knee pain.

In 95% of these surgeries, the torn part of the meniscus is simply removed and not repaired. The remaining, shortened miniscus is not a good shock absorber and continued force against the knee joints leads to more wear and tear - and pain.

Many studies have even shown that these partial-removal surgeries do not improve pain or function, are no more effective than physical therapy, and can often cause additional health concerns to the knee joint down the road - including osteoarthritis!

Schedule a consultation with one of the trusted physicians at Bluetail Medical Group to see if you are a good candidate for our non-surgical treatment options either before scheduling surgery or if you’ve already had the surgery but are experiencing knee pain.

☎ (636) 778-2900 to schedule

When you are ready to consider Regenerative Medicine treatments for your chronic orthopedic pain, the experienced physic...
02/18/2026

When you are ready to consider Regenerative Medicine treatments for your chronic orthopedic pain, the experienced physicians at Bluetail Medical Group are ready for you, including Dr. Luga Podesta!

Dr. Podesta is passionate about getting you the best care possible, and making sure that when you do, you know exactly what to expect. At Bluetail, we want you to achieve the best possible outcome, and the best way to do so is not just to listen to you but to talk to you and ensure that you listen to us. Knowing the treatment you will get, and how you can help it succeed, is part of the recipe for a successful recovery.

Thank you, P.W., for this wonderful testimonial! We're so glad to hear about your successful visit to Bluetail.

02/18/2026

Heal naturally with regenerative medicine. Restore function and reclaim your life now. Schedule your appt today because you deserve relief. Call 636-778-2900 now!

BMAC cellular therapy is derived from each patient's own body in order to minimize the risk of allergic reaction or dise...
02/13/2026

BMAC cellular therapy is derived from each patient's own body in order to minimize the risk of allergic reaction or disease transmission. We obtain each patient's own cells through a simple procedure that is performed right in the comfort and convenience of our Clinic with minimal discomfort.

The primary source of bone marrow we use is the posterior iliac crest. After drawing out the bone marrow, the stem cells are then concentrated in Bluetail's state-of-the-art lab to create bone marrow aspirate concentrate (BMAC) which is then injected into the area of treatment immediately after.

Life is too short to live, work and play with pain! Schedule a consult with one of the experienced orthopedic physicians...
02/11/2026

Life is too short to live, work and play with pain! Schedule a consult with one of the experienced orthopedic physicians at Bluetail Medical Group to see if Regenerative Medicine is right for you!
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☎636-778-2900

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13353 Olive Boulevard
Chesterfield, MO
63017

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Monday 8am - 4pm
Tuesday 8am - 4pm
Wednesday 8am - 4pm
Thursday 8am - 4pm
Friday 8am - 12pm

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Drs. David Crane, Kristin Oliver, Matt Bayes, Chris Wolf and Luga Podesta are board-certified and fellowship-trained sports medicine physicians who are national leaders in the use of Regenerative Medicine, such as platelet-rich-plasma and autologous stem cells, for chronic orthopedic conditions and sports/over-use injuries. Our five physicians diagnose and treat a full range of bone, muscle, joint, and peripheral nerve injuries using a variety of advanced treatment methods in our SEVEN locations, including: St. Louis, Columbia & Farmington, MO; Naples, FL; Greenbay, WI; and Little Rock & Jonesboro, AR.