The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Washington Post on the Stem Cell Wild West
Many years ago I coined the term “Stem Cell Wild West.” Since then I’ve lectured on this topic many times. It seems like these days, you can’t go a month or more without seeing yet another piece on the out-of-control stem cell treatment space. Hence, it wasn’t surprising to see a piece from the Washington Post…read more
Supplements vs. Prescription Modafinil: Which Makes You Smarter?
Let’s face it, we MDs can be pretty smug sometimes. We often believe that with our universities and research, we know it all. Hence, I love studies that show that sometimes all of what we think we know isn’t enough. The most fun “naked in Times Square” moments for modern pharmaceutical-based medicine are when a…read more Use the Mnemonic “FAD” to Avoid Amniotic and Cord Blood Stem Cell Scams
If you’re a physician, or perhaps even a patient, you may have seen white papers produced by manufacturers of amniotic or umbilical cord tissues claiming their product has millions of live stem cells per vial. Yet, as a physician who has pioneered orthopedic stem cell therapies and been involved in the basic science of stem…read more Are You a Product of Genetics or Your Environment?
I have fraternal twins, so I got to watch firsthand how genetics can shape a kid. My boy is night-and-day different from his sister and he always has been, despite our best efforts to raise them the same. However, others would argue that environment often trumps genetics. So which is it? Genetics vs. Environment Genetics…read more Could You Be Genetically Predisposed to the Dangers of Quinolone Antibiotics?
Let’s say this season you got the flu. If you needed antibiotics, It’s highly likely that your doctor may have recommended a drug class called the quinolones. Now research is showing that if you’re unlucky enough to have the wrong genes, taking these pills may have caused severe tendon injuries. Let me explain. What Are…read more Why You Don’t Need Shoulder Separation Surgery
On this page: What is the AC joint? What happens in an AC joint separation? What does an AC joint separation feel like? Is shoulder separation surgery necessary? New research on surgery for AC joint dislocation When I was in medical school, I crashed a motorcycle and separated my shoulder. I was told back then…read more 