The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Why the Idea That an ACL Can Heal Itself Is Surgical Sacrilege
As I have written before, if modern surgical sports medicine has one sacred cow, it’s ACL reconstruction. That’s why the fact that we have dozens of MRI examples of non-healing torn ACLs improving with our Perc-ACLR procedure has raised eyebrows. Now a new study that shows that some ACLs can heal themselves has apparently angered…read more
What the Regenerative Medicine Industry Can Learn from the Failed Titanic Sub
As I begin this blog, I’m saddened by the news of the implosion of the Titanic Sub. Like many, I thought there could be some miraculous rescue of these poor souls. My heart goes out to the families of these five people. In medicine, tragedies like this are always used as a learning experience to…read more
What’s the Deal with Taurine and Longevity?
Getting old is tough. As a result, a trillion-dollar industry serves us countless products that tell us we can look or feel or be younger. Influencers rake in billions every year, promoting one product or another. Scammy stem cell clinics have also popped up to get in on the action. Now a new dietary supplement…read more
When Milligrams Are Toxic: Corticosteroids and Tissue Damage
Many physicians are addicted to using steroids despite research showing they damage orthopedic tissues like joints and tendons. However, this is just a problem of not understanding the proper dose to use, which has been caused by institutional momentum. Let’s dig into how these drugs cause havoc in the body and how they could be…read more
Mid-Trip Update
As many of my readers know, I’m sailing in Europe and am now about halfway through that trip. Hence, I thought I would give a mid-trip update. I’m safe and sound, having sailed to the Balearic Islands and now returning to southern Spain to pick up our kids. A Starlink dish on our starboard bow…read more
Why Fixing My Back Can Help You Fix Yours
I’ve had chronic off-and-on back issues for many years. However, recently, I got a little crazy with lifting an impossibly heavy object and needed an updated treatment. However, I discovered my new diagnosis late. That error will hopefully help you fix your low back. Let me dig in. My Bad Back History When I was…read more
