The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
When Not to Have Rotator Cuff Surgery?
Are you wondering when not to have rotator cuff surgery? These days, more people are opting to skip this surgery. Who should do that and who really needs the surgery? I’ll also cover a patient here who decided to skip the surgery despite a rotator cuff tear and is back to full activities. Let’s dig…read more
How to Heal a Herniated Disc Naturally
On this page: What is a herniated disc? What is herniated disc surgery like? Can a herniated disc heal on its own? What activities should you avoid with a herniated disc? Is walking good for a herniated disc? Do supplements work? Is there another way to treat a herniated disc naturally? Do you really need…read more Investing in Regenerative Medicine?
This week I was asked to speak to Wall Street analysts on many different companies in the regenerative medicine space. While fielding their questions, a number of themes kept emerging, so I thought I would write about those. Let’s dig in. Regenerative Medicine Reality vs. Hype Irrational hype has driven regenerative medicine investing from the…read more Fish Oil and Cardiac Health-An Update
Supplements and traditional medicine have a serious love-hate relationship. On the one hand, many physicians recommend them, but supplements have been a thorn in the side of traditional pharma for years. Fish oil is one of the best-researched supplement options out there, but the research findings keep pinging back and forth. Now large new studies…read more Medicare Billing for Amniotic Tissues-BioLab Sciences
My job as the medical director for the Regenexx network requires me to keep abreast of everything that’s going on in regenerative medicine. When it comes to amniotic tissues, we have companies who claim that they can get these products covered through insurance to treat things like knee arthritis. While I’m pretty sure this is…read more Ask Dr. C- Episode 8- Bone on Bone and Cartilage Regeneration
Nothing in regenerative medicine is likely more misunderstood by doctors and patients than “bone on bone” knee arthritis. There are misconceptions about candidacy as well as what the patient can expect as far as outcomes. Hence, this is a great “Ask Dr. C” question. Dr. Centeno, ” you said that you have not been able…read more 