The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Ugh! More Fake Facet Injections
One of the things that drives me crazy is to perform a consult on a patient who has done their homework and research but still got scammed by a prolotherapist performing faked facet injections. While I’ve blogged on this issue in the past, I want to make sure everyone’s clear on this as we continue…read more
Ask Dr. C-Episode 15-Second Knee Stem Cell Procedures and Regrowing Cartilage
Today we’ll cover some issues surrounding knee stem cell procedures. In particular, we’ll go over repeat stem cell procedures and regrowing knee cartilage. Let’s dig in. Question #1: “Dear Dr. C, I was so happy to know that you, personally, can answer some long overdue questions, that’s personal to me. I had a same day…read more
Ask Dr. C
It’s that time again! This is where I ask for questions from readers and choose some to answer in long-form. So please leave your questions below in the comments!
Why High Quality Interventional Orthobiologics Requires Many Tools
Imagine going to a mechanic who only has one tool, let’s say a pair of pliers. That mechanic tells you he or she can do everything with those pliers including drop your engine and perform an oil change. You’d probably find some polite excuse why you needed to take your car elsewhere. However, the regenerative…read more
Why We Don’t Treat Spinal Cord Injury
While I often write about what I experience and my writing can also be a form of personal catharsis, it’s rare that I write about the internal workings of our provider network or Regenexx. As Chief Medical Officer and company founder, I often have to make tough calls. Hence this morning I’ll discuss a recent…read more
Is Organicell’s Amniotic Fluid an Exosome, Nanoparticle, or Stem Cell Product?
I can’t go a single week without someone sending me something that highlights the crazy “stem cell” and exosome wild west. This week’s entry is a sales webinar put on by Organicell sales reps. After hours of research, I can’t figure out why the same amniotic fluid product has been marketed at different times as…read more
