The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Can an ACL Stem Cell Shot Replace Surgery?
The single biggest MRI result that we see day in and day out that never ceases to amaze me is a postinjection image after stem cells have been injected into a trashed ACL. While the images look fantastic, usually showing ACLs that have transformed themselves from tattered messes into something resembling a normal ligament, many…read more
Knee Replacement After Stem Cell Treatment: How Often Does It Happen?
Do you have knee arthritis, and have you been told you need, or will soon need, a knee replacement? Perhaps you are considering a nonsurgical stem cell treatment instead but want to know what the chances are that you’ll still need to undergo a knee replacement after stem cell treatment. Most of our knee arthritis…read more Cultured Expanded Stem Cells for Sale by the Baker’s Dozen?
This past week I blogged on the strange new trend of culture expanded stem cells being sold under the guise of what sounds like IRB or FDA approval but really isn’t when you peek under the covers. These ventures are selling cells by their quantity, a perverse incentive that reminds me of a real-estate debacle we…read more Can’t Put on Socks? Why This Could Be a Bad Sign
On this page: Hip range of motion and why it’s critical Why is it a big deal if you can’t put on socks? What if you don’t have much hip pain? What do I do if I notice this problem? I see patients every day who have lost hip range of motion and can’t put on…read more The Top 3 Causes for Butt Pain
The idiom “pain in the butt” is a common one, typically used when someone or something is particularly annoying; however, butt pain is very real, and when it happens to you, it’s not only annoying but can also be severely painful and disabling. There are three common causes we frequently see in the clinic in…read more Is It Legal to Get Cultured Stem Cells in the U.S.?
This past month, I had a reliable source tell me that two companies offering same-day fat stem cells have begun offering more. In fact, they are providing a culture-expanded stem cell product in the U.S. I’ve since been able to confirm this based on what’s appeared on the website owned by one of these groups and what…read more 