The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Arthritis from Injury to a Joint: Can It Be Prevented?
Our entire medical-care system has been trained through decades of trying to control costs to simply ignore small injuries. However, here’s the thing: these small injuries can become big problems if left untreated. In fact, all severe arthritis likely starts with a small injury to the cartilage or ligaments that was ignored. I call these…read more
Regen America Review: The Wild West of Stem Cells
The stem cell wild west gets worse every month. This past year, we’ve seen the entry of chiropractic groups offering stem cell therapies, representing a paradigm shift in the treatment of orthopedic injuries. As a result, the hyperbole factor and targeting of the elderly has increased. Today I’d like to perform a review on Regen…read more Partial Tendon Tears in Teens: Why Are We Treating Our Kids like Pro Athletes?
This week, a mom told me that she was considering surgery for her 13-year-old son due to a partial tendon tear. I’d like to discuss why I was appalled and why this is a bigger trend that’s very disturbing. We’re treating our teenagers like pro athletes trying to eek out a multi-million-dollar contract extension, and…read more The Circadian Rhythm of Stem Cells Reprograms as We Age
We take for granted that when we’re young, our stem cells are responsible for repairing things while we sleep. As we age, those cells drop in number and lose some of their abilities. There are lots of theories about how that works. Now a new study suggests that the circadian rhythm of our cells may…read more Want Healthy Gut Bacteria? Eat More Walnuts!
The bacteria in your stomach and bowels are a big deal that make the news almost daily. This is called your microbiome, and its status can impact your weight and health. A new study now suggests that eating walnuts may help repair that important balance of microorganisms. What’s So Great About Walnuts? For starters, walnuts…read more Sleep-Deprived Young Athletes May Be More Prone to Sports Injuries
A new school year is starting. If you’re like most parents, your teens have been on a summer sleep schedule that consists of staying up obnoxiously late and waking up just in time for lunch. However, now comes the massive disruption known as the first day of school. Growing bodies used to waking up at…read more 