The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Upper Neck Surgery: Maximally Invasive and Minimally Effective
This has been an interesting few weeks when it comes to upper neck surgery. Because we developed the world’s only regenerative medicine procedure that can target CCJ instability, we see many patients who have taken many different paths in their care. Some patients end up getting an upper neck fusion and, regrettably, it seems like…read more
UCL Treatment Failures and the Difference Between Surgical and Interventional Orthopedics
Last week an article was published in the LA Times about some high-profile failures of stem cell UCL treatment and the subsequent need for Tommy John surgery. I read the piece and chuckled a bit because I knew why these cases likely failed. Let me explain. What Is the UCL? The UCL is a ligament that…read more Colorado Sues Oxycontin Maker Who Patented a New Drug to Get People off Oxycontin…
This week the State of Colorado launched a lawsuit aimed at the maker of Oxycontin, Purdue Pharma. I’ve blogged a few times about just how insane the late 1990s through 2000s were during the narcotic-prescribing free-for-all that began with Oxycontin. I still remember the pushy sales rep from Purdue Pharma. I also recall that once…read more Another ACL Stem Cell Procedure Result
Yesterday I posted our new ACL stem cell study that was just published, Hence, today I’ll publish a new ACL stem cell procedure result of our precise image guided injection Perc-ACLR procedure, from one of our affiliated clinics. After all, what you can prove in an academic paper has to be able to be taught…read more New ACL Tear Stem Cell Paper Published by Regenexx Team
If you read this blog, you know that one of the things that separates Regenexx from other providers is that we have published and continue to publish the world’s leading orthopedic stem cell research. That’s not easy, as it takes lots of resources, manpower, and time. This morning I’m happy to report yet another publication…read more Triathlete Achilles Tendinitis: “Just Wait for It to Tear so We Can Operate”?
As an active person, Achilles tendon problems can cause you to miss out on what you love. This is the story of a seven-time Ironman triathlete with an Achilles tendon that was so bad, his surgeon told him to just let it tear so that it could be surgically repaired. However, in the end, this…read more 