The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
The Differences Between Real Regen Med and Pain Management
This week, we began our fellow interviews for the 2021 year. The first interviewee was at our site yesterday and speaking with him during procedures reminded me of how far apart Regenexx is from the rest of the world. Let me explain. What Is a Fellow? A fellow is a doctor who has completed medical…read more
Ask Dr. C-Episode 12-Understanding Static vs. Dynamic Imaging
I do love looking at the questions everyone submits. Today we’ll focus on a critical difference in imaging that many physicians don’t understand, but that’s critical for the average patient to understand. We’ll dive into static versus dynamic imaging. Today’s Question When looking at a cervical spine MRI, how can you tell whether any of…read more
Ask Dr. C-Episode 11-Can PRP Reduce Arthritis Progression?
I still have a few more great questions to answer, but this one stood out. Can PRP or stem cells slow the progression of arthritis? Let’s dig in. Can PRP and/or stem cells prevent further cartilage loss as opposed to regrowing cartilage? I love this question because the holy grail of osteoarthritis treatment has long…read more
Ask Dr. C-Episode 10-PRP Concentration and Age
Sometimes I get questions for the Ask Dr. C Blog that are so good, they blow me away. This morning is a question like that. Let’s dig in. “I read that PRP study and noticed a few interesting things. They were using pretty weak PRP, only about 1.5-2.5x over baseline. One of their conclusions was…read more
It’s Ask Dr. C Time Again!
Every so often I put out a request for great questions about stem cells and orthobiologics so that I can answer them in a longer format. It’s that time again, so please leave your questions below. Here’s a guide to help you know what I’m looking for: The question should concern many people. For example,…read more
Does a Knee Surgery Help Grow Cartilage? Maybe? No?
Can a knee surgery regrow your cartilage? That’s a question that seemed answered way back in 2011, but more recent research shows that those results may not have been accurate. Let’s dig in. What is High Tibial Osteotomy? High Tibial Osteotomy or HTO is a surgery that is usually used to fix side bent knees.…read more
