The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Potential Problems With Artificial Disc Replacement
On this page: Artificial discs and what they’re used for The problems with artificial disc replacement New research shows big complication rates A physicians experience with ADRs Artificial disc replacement has been all the rage for the past 5 to 10 years. The idea is that it’s supposed to help reduce the side effects of…read more
Ask Dr. C – Episode 5
This is another blog where I answer selected patient questions in a long format. So here goes: Interested in seeing mri evidence that stem cells injected into knee heals meniscus tears and how long it takes. There are two issues here. The first is what I called the meniscus fetish. The second is the MRI…read more Brimhall Wellness Stem Cell Course: A Review
I often write about what I experience day to day. This week a local chiropractor sent me an email from Brimhall Wellness about a stem cell course. As I dug deeper and deeper, I found things that were deeply disturbing. In fact, I haven’t seen anything this scary in three decades of medical practice. So…read more 4 Simple Steps to Wrap a Sprained Ankle With KT Tape
On this page: Does wrapping your ankle help? How does KT tape work? Ankle taping video, instructions and tips I sprained my ankle and trashed my lateral ligaments many years ago and became dependent on athletic tape to function until I discovered PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections. I had two treatments one month apart and have…read more Steroid vs. Platelet Lysate Epidurals: One Woman’s 10-Year+ Result
Epidural steroid injections for sciatica have been a mainstay of treatment for many years. However, while they generally work, they have some serious downsides. Hence, more than a decade ago we changed to using the patient’s own growth factors to treat irritated spinal nerves. A patient I just saw this week is a great demonstration…read more What is Intersection Syndrome?
Intersection syndrome is a diagnosis that’s given to patients with a painful condition of the forearm and wrist. What causes this problem? How is it diagnosed? Can it be treated? If so, how? What is Intersection Syndrome? Intersection syndrome is defined by pain on the back thumb side of the wrist. This can occur in…read more 