The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog

Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.

New Vermont Bill Would Turn PRP into a Scarlet Letter

Blog Summary: A Vermont bill has now incorrectly categorized PRP as “stem cell therapy” It seeks to have physicians who use PRP be stigmatized We need your help to stop this ridiculous bill If you remember the Hawthorne novel “The Scarlet Letter” from High School English class, a young woman is made to wear a…read more

Have Scientists Discovered the Engine of Consciousness?

Where does consciousness originate? If you remember the Victorian phrenology heads of old, turns out, based on new research, they may have been close to right. Victorian Phrenology The ancient Egyptians and early Greeks thought that the source of our consciousness and thoughts was the heart. Hippocrates and his followers were the ones who changed…read more

Regenexx Scores Yet Another Patent

At Regenexx we innovate. That’s what we’ve been doing for 15 years. Because of that innovation, this past week the USPTO awarded us yet another patent. Regenexx 15 Years You may have noticed that our logo changed this year. Why? Because we’ve been at this for 15 years. Think about that for a second. In…read more

How Does Muscle Recovery Work?

You may think you know how muscle recovery works, but things like creatine and rest are just the basics. There’s new research that shows it’s a bit more complex and interesting. Let’s dig in. Scarring and Fatty Degeneration There are two things that can happen to muscles during muscle recovery that cause big problems: scarring…read more

Building an Organization: The IOF 2020 Recap

I just finished IOF 2020 and it was a fantastic two days. I wanted to highlight some of my favorite take-homes from day 1, as I have to say that I picked up a few pointers that will be immediately be used in the clinic and a few new clinical and lab research projects were…read more

A Review of the CharaCore Third Party Testing: An Altered Lab Report

I always say that you can’t make this stuff up. This past week I got sent what appeared to be independent third party testing on CharaCore, an umbilical cord product. After a little digging, it turns out the report isn’t worth the digital paper it’s written on. Let me explain. What Is ChareCore? I’ve blogged…read more