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How Stem Cells Saved the Soccer Ref’s Game

They’re the guys that are sometimes invisible and sometimes the point of sporting ire. The referee is a critical part of sports and arguably some of the most athletic have to be soccer refs, as they can run miles in each game chasing the ball and plays around the field. This morning I’d like to highlight…read more

Legendary Kiteboarder Still Flies Thanks to Stem Cells

Some people really are like superheroes in that they’re fearless and have mastered an extreme sport that leaves us mortals in awe. So when I first saw Dimitri’s kiteboarding video, I chuckled at his amazing feats and just said, “Wow!”. That was even more satisfying because I knew that Dimitri was facing arthroscopic knee surgery…read more

Why Do I Have Pain with Yoga, and What Can I Do About It?

You may be one of the millions who swear by the physical and mental benefits of yoga, and maybe you’ve even enjoyed the bonus of pain relief from the practice. Yoga is a vast and ancient India-originated discipline with many styles and techniques, each featuring physical, spiritual, and meditative elements. However, I’ve noticed through the…read more

Fastest Man Alive Isn’t a Specimen of Perfect Symmetry?

What if the fastest man alive was an asymmetrical mess due to scoliosis? While symmetrical people are perceived by our brains as the most physically beautiful, what if symmetry wasn’t the best formula for sport-specific, physical performance? That would change a lot of perceptions and some biomechanical science as well. When we talk about symmetry, or…read more

How Antibiotic Tendonitis Can Ruin a Life and How to Treat It…

A strep throat and antibiotics are a rite of passage in our modern world. In addition, many times we doctors prescribe antibiotics because the patient has an expectation of getting them for a cold or other infection. For Sonya, it was a combination of an antibiotic (Levaquin) and a steroid (prednisone) for a dental infection…read more

What’s the Difference Between Interventional and Surgical Orthopedics?

While interventional orthopedics and surgical orthopedics both focus on the musculoskeletal system, that’s basically where the similarities end. The differences, on the other hand, are substantial, and I’m really only going to scratch the surface today, but it will give you a good overview of how each specialty approaches orthopedic issues. What Is Interventional Orthopedics?…read more

Greater Risk of NSAID Kidney Damage in Long-Distance Runners

It’s probably not surprising, especially if you read this blog often, but nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs) are in the news again! This time it’s ibuprofen (e.g., Advil, Motrin, Midol, etc.) and its effect on the kidneys of long-distance runners. Why the focus on an NSAID in this specific group? Because a large majority of this…read more

Regenexx Is Awarded Another U.S. Patent

What’s long separated Regenexx from many other clinics offering stem cells to treat orthopedic conditions is our research program. Our lab-based and clinical-research programs often have novel discoveries, and on some of these, we have filed patents in the U.S. and abroad. While it’s one thing to file a patent, it’s quite another these days to…read more