The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Chiari Malformation Treatment – Do You Need Surgery?
I often see patients after surgical Chiari malformation treatment. Many actually have craniocervical instability causing their problems, but mistakenly get Chiari surgery and don’t do well. In fact, I just spoke to one of these patients this week on a Telemedicine consult. I tried to explain to her that this is a procedure with significant…read more
Can A Microwave Kill The Coronavirus?
The microwave in your kitchen heats and cooks food by using electromagnetic radiation in the microwave frequency range. This energy causes the water molecules (which have hydrogen and oxygen) in the food to rotate and twist and produce heat. See the visual below: Viruses contain plenty of hydroxyl groups, also hydrogen and oxygen, so the…read more Corona Episode: Hydroxychloroquine, Politics, and the Media
It’s bizarre when politics enter medicine, especially when they enter into the debate over which treatments are best for COVID-19. No medical treatment on earth has become more politicalized in the last few weeks than the drug Hydroxychloroquine. So let’s try to push aside all of the red vs. blue stuff and see if doctors…read more Using The Shutdown to Self Diagnose and Understand Your Pain
We’re all at the new normal for now. As part of all of that altered reality, I’m talking to more and more of my patients who have increased pain. Why? A combination of stress and change in life and exercise routines. So what can you do to help while you’re at home? Telemedicine or In-Office…read more Corona Scammer Awards!
There’s nothing like a good national crisis to bring out the best and worst in people. The same happens with medical companies. So today we’ll highlight some of the worse coronavirus scammers out there. Let’s dig in. The Genesis of the Scams The treatment idea here is that COVID-19, in some patients, causes a lethal…read more Telemedicine Patient Diaries: Ankles, Backs, and Necks!
As you all likely know by now, many physicians including those at Regenexx now offer both in-office and telemedicine visits. For the latter, the patient is seen in the comfort of their own home through their phone, tablet, or computer. Yesterday was a telemedicine day for me where I got a chance to catch up…read more 