The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog

Ankle Ligament Surgery? Do You Really Need it?

Do you need surgery for a torn ligament in the ankle? What is ankle reconstruction surgery? How long is the recovery from ankle surgery? Let’s dig in. Which Ankle Ligaments? Medicalstocks/Shutterstock The ankle ligaments that are most commonly injured are the ones on the outside. I have highlighted these in yellow in the image on…read more

Types Of Meniscus Tears And Their Impact On Mobility

Meniscus tears are injuries to the rubbery cartilage in the knee that acts as a shock absorber between the thigh and shin bones. They often occur due to sudden twists or impacts or age-related degeneration. They commonly affect athletes, active individuals, and aging adults.  While surgery is a common treatment, about half of meniscal tears…read more

Decoding Meniscus Tears Grades: What You Need To Know

Meniscus tears are injuries to the cartilage or meniscus that cushions the knee joint. These tears can result from sudden twisting, direct impact, or age-related degeneration. Athletes, older adults, and individuals with physically demanding lifestyles are at greater risk for these injuries. Meniscus tears can significantly impact daily life, causing pain, swelling, and difficulty moving…read more

What To Expect After Arthroscopic Knee Surgery

Arthroscopic knee surgery is a procedure used to diagnose and treat joint problems related to meniscus tears, ligament injuries, and cartilage damage. While it is less invasive than other surgical interventions, it still comes with potential risks and complications, including infections and prolonged recovery periods.  Arthroscopic knee surgery is sometimes prescribed when less invasive options…read more

9th Circuit Reverses California CSN Stem Cell Decision

One of the biggest factors causing the stem cell and exosome wild west to careen further out of control these past few years was the Bernal decision in California on the use of SVF and culture-expanded cells. The FDA lost this attempt at controlling these autologous treatments as drugs and appealed the case to the…read more

Platinum Biologics: Beeben 2.0

Remember, back in the 70s and 80s, there was a phrase after the movie Jaws 2 came out, “Just when you thought it was safe to go back in the water…” I feel that way regarding the last few years’ umbilical cord “stem cell” scams. The FDA and CMS came down hard on the bad…read more