The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
My 3,000th Blog Post! A Multi-Decade Project
It’s hard to believe that I have personally written 3,000 blog posts. When I started this project I had dark brown hair and now it’s firmly grey. So this morning, let’s celebrate the Regenexx blog! I’ve actually been eyeing 3,000 for the last year. When I noticed that the blog was about 2,700 posts, I…read more
Meniscus Tear MRI? – Please Read This
Key points: Meniscus tears in middle-aged or older people are as important as wrinkles – they are a sign of normal aging New research shows that all sorts of once serious findings exist in the knees of patients without pain Many studies now show that the most commonly used surgery to treat meniscus tears doesn’t…read more
SI Bone? Is This a Good Thing to Do to a Patient?
There’s a treatment for SI joint instability made by a company called SI bone which makes a minimally invasive implant that is, in my opinion, a maximally invasive way to treat SI joint instability. Recently I stumbled across public FDA documents on the disturbing complications reported for this procedure that was eye-opening. Let’s dig in.…read more Scientology, Stem Cells, and Exosomes?
What does the church of Scientology have to do with stem cells and exosomes? Turns out there are deep connections through a church organization called WISE. You’re likely wondering about how all of this comes together. Strap in, and let’s dig in. The Church of Scientology Where to begin? According to church founder L. Ron…read more Direct Biologics and Kimera Response on Exosomes: Confusing Physicians 101
If you were making big bucks selling exosome products, December of 2019 was a very bad month. The FDA came out with a rare public warning on exosome products that basically destroyed your business plan. Or did it? Is there a way you can easily recover? Sure, confuse the heck out of doctors by throwing…read more The Passion of Paul Knoepfler-A Review of the Niche Blog
This is a blog a decade or more in the making. It’s about a university bench scientist and an out of control wild west stem cell space. Like all good stories, it’s protagonist is neither savior nor villain, as the truth is always somewhere in between. This blog post is written from the point of…read more
