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Men Who are Aged 65-75 May Wear Out their Hip Replacement Sooner

When a patient undergoes a hip replacement surgery, he or she wants it to last a good long time. Why? Getting a second hip replacement surgery is a big deal. If the first surgery to put in the hip replacement device took 90 minutes, the revision will take double or triple that time. This is because important tissue…read more

Is an Infection Degnerated Disc Causing Your Low Back Pain?

Could a infection degenerated disc be causing your aching back? I came across a really interesting research article a few weeks ago. Every now and then one of these jumps out as a possible game changer for what we do with our patients. I came across the article again today, so it’s time to blog on…read more

Are You Taking Fake Fish Oil for Arthritis That’s Hurting You?

Is there any possibility that you’re taking fake fish oil for arthritis that’s hurting you?.  I’ve blogged many times on how good fish oil seems to be able to help arthritis. I’ve also discussed that not all fish oils are alike and that it’s unlikely you’re taking enough fish oil to really help your arthritis. The…read more

Hip Replacement Failure? Get Your Blood Checked

Reports of hip replacement failure and side effects are all over the news these days. I’ve blogged many times about the concerning wear particles that are produced by hip and knee replacement devices. These are essentially small bits of metal that wear off the hip device and can end up causing local allergic reactions or…read more

So How is that Shoulder Labrum Tear Stem Cell Patient Doing?

So how is that shoulder labrum tear stem cell patient doing?  A few months ago I blogged on a patient who decided to get her own stem cells injected precisely into the tear in her shoulder labrum rather than pursuing surgery. This is a big differentiator for the Regenexx network of physicians, as we only accept physicians who have…read more

“The Healing Cell’: 2nd Vatican Stem Cell Conference Organizers Publish Book

“The Healing Cell” is a new book published by the organizers of the 2nd Vatican Stem Cell Conference. The goal is to inform the public that adult stem cells are far ahead of other stem cell types in already healing disease. These stem cells are found all over your body and can be concentrated or grown to…read more

Plastics Linked to Arthritis: Common Plastics and Waterproofing Agents linked to Arthritis in Women

Plastics linked to arthritis, especially in women was the finding of a recent study.  It seems like everything we touch these days has a plastic component. Even our cans and seemingly paper containers are lined in it. I blogged awhile back that some common chemicals found in these plastics were linked to flipping a switch that can…read more

Knee Stem Cells and Skiing and Hiking the Highland Bowl in Aspen

Knee Stem Cells and Skiing and Hiking make a good combination.  We treat many patients who want to be as active as possible as they age without having to get their joints replaced or major surgery. DW is a 59 year old patient who is a huge propoent of “hot yoga” and frankly could pass for…read more