The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Mutated Stem Cells in Our Bone Marrow Associated with Disease and Mortality
When we think of mutated cells, some of us think of monsters. Some of us may think about cancer. But did you know that we all have mutated cells cruising around our bodies every day? Let me explain. Defining Mutated Cells A mutated cell occurs when the genetic sequence that makes up that cell becomes…read more
Low Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio May Keep Knee Arthritis Pain in Check
I religiously take high-dose, high-quality fish oil on a twice-a-day basis. If I stop, it’s because I’m out, and it takes a few days, but I begin to feel like every other 50-some-year-old guy who usually pops Motrin just to get a good workout going. Is this effect for real? Many studies have shown that…read more Seems Highly Creative Thinkers Activate Brain Networks Others Can’t
I have always prized “outside the box” thinkers. In fact, my favorite are those who say, “What box?” However, measuring creative thinking has always been way beyond our technical abilities. However, a new study changes all of that by allowing us to see that creative thinkers activate different brain networks than “inside the box” types.…read more How Much of Elective Modern Orthopedic Surgery Makes Us Worse and Not Better?
This weekend I was at a meeting where I met a colleague about my age whom I saw limping. He was heavier, stooped over, and looked physically beat up. I’ve known this person for many years, and I know that he has had a number of back and knee surgical procedures. This literally could have…read more Cardiovascular Disease and Osteoarthritis? Have We Found a Connection?
Many of the same things that are linked to arthritis are also linked to heart disease. For example, the average high-carb US diet and low exercise are both associated with arthritis and cardiovascular disease. So is there a real connection between these two, or is it just coincidence that the two seem to go hand…read more The Higher Your Genetic Risk for Obesity, the Greater Your Benefits of a Healthy Diet
If you have the genes that code for risk of obesity and you’re over 35, you know it. You’ve likely struggled with your weight for a while and you just seem to have to work harder than the next guy or gal to keep it off. Now, new research shows that you may be the…read more 