The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
How Stem Cells Saved the Soccer Ref’s Game
They’re the guys that are sometimes invisible and sometimes the point of sporting ire. The referee is a critical part of sports and arguably some of the most athletic have to be soccer refs, as they can run miles in each game chasing the ball and plays around the field. This morning I’d like to highlight…read more
Legendary Kiteboarder Still Flies Thanks to Stem Cells
Some people really are like superheroes in that they’re fearless and have mastered an extreme sport that leaves us mortals in awe. So when I first saw Dimitri’s kiteboarding video, I chuckled at his amazing feats and just said, “Wow!”. That was even more satisfying because I knew that Dimitri was facing arthroscopic knee surgery…read more Why a Patient Who Decided to Undergo ACL Surgery is a Win…
If you read this blog, you know that we offer a ground breaking precise injection of stem cells to help heal ACL tears. We developed this procedure and are quite proud of it. However, you also know that we have learned which types of ACL tears respond and which are likely to fail. This week I…read more Why Do I Have Pain with Yoga, and What Can I Do About It?
You may be one of the millions who swear by the physical and mental benefits of yoga, and maybe you’ve even enjoyed the bonus of pain relief from the practice. Yoga is a vast and ancient India-originated discipline with many styles and techniques, each featuring physical, spiritual, and meditative elements. However, I’ve noticed through the…read more How Antibiotic Tendonitis Can Ruin a Life and How to Treat It…
A strep throat and antibiotics are a rite of passage in our modern world. In addition, many times we doctors prescribe antibiotics because the patient has an expectation of getting them for a cold or other infection. For Sonya, it was a combination of an antibiotic (Levaquin) and a steroid (prednisone) for a dental infection…read more What’s the Difference Between Interventional and Surgical Orthopedics?
While interventional orthopedics and surgical orthopedics both focus on the musculoskeletal system, that’s basically where the similarities end. The differences, on the other hand, are substantial, and I’m really only going to scratch the surface today, but it will give you a good overview of how each specialty approaches orthopedic issues. What Is Interventional Orthopedics?…read more 