The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Sailing Off the Coast of Southern Spain
I’ve been a bit remiss in not blogging every week. While I have done a few videos for FB live, now that we’re into a good rhythm of sailing every day from spot to spot, I feel like I can get back into it. Finding a Rhythm When we first got to Europe, it was…read more
Types of Knee Injections For Pain From Osteoarthritis
Osteoarthritis of the knee is a degenerative joint disease. It causes pain, swelling, and stiffness of the joint. The cartilage in the knee typically acts like a shock absorber, protecting the knee joint. In osteoarthritis, the cartilage breaks down, causing pain and other symptoms. This ongoing, nagging knee pain can make everyday activities difficult. Knee…read more
Can We Stop the Fiction that Statins Are a Key Heart Disease Prevention Strategy?
I have been writing for years that government-funded studies showed such small effect sizes for statins that they were no better than buying a lotto ticket. Now a review paper argues that these drugs and the concept that drives them are a myth. So why are we still prescribing them? Let’s dig in. Telling the…read more
An Update on Sailing Journey and Using Your Soleus to Control Blood Sugar?
It’s been 10 days since I’ve blogged! That’s an eternity in the world of Centeno blogging! However, this is literally the first chunk of free time I’ve had where a blog would fit. Today I’ll update you on my journey and we’ll review a super interesting study on the soleus calf muscle that may change…read more
Should a Scientific or Medical Standard Be Used for SVF Regulation: A Review of the Bernal Decision
The recent Bernal decision on the use of Stromal Vascular Fraction (SVF) by California doctors has thrown the whole cell therapy industry into disarray. In particular, there have been many scientists commenting online or in press releases that the judge got it wrong. So this morning let’s delve into the science behind the decision and…read more
Can Things Like Lyme, Mold, COVID, or Your Diet Destroy Your Ligaments?
It’s not uncommon that I speak to patients on a Telemedicine evaluation who are convinced that Lyme, mold exposure, COVID, or some other environmental trigger caused their ligaments to degenerate. So what do we know about infections and environmental triggers and ligament health? Let’s dive in. Functional Medicine Diagnoses The purpose of this blog isn’t…read more
