The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
To Registry, or Not to Registry? That Is the Question…
On LinkedIn in the Biologic Orthopedic Society, we’ve been discussing whether providers offering stem cell therapy should be required or should require themselves to track every patient in a stem cell treatment registry. Given the explosion of physicians taking weekend stem cell courses and the investigational nature of these therapies, do providers have an ethical…read more
Glucosamine and Chondroitin as Good as Celebrex for Arthritis
Is glucosamine and chondroitin as good as Celebrex for arthritis? We’ve all seen the Celebrex commercial with the gentle, lapping waves and the comforting voice of the narrator promising relief from arthritis pain. The smiling actor rushes down the steps, plays Frisbee with his dog, and for a few joyous seconds, arthritis sufferers may feel…read more Hip Replacement Side Effects from MOM Hip Implants Just Keep Piling Up
We just blogged a few days ago about the hip replacement side effects from metal-on-metal (MOM) hip implants, and already there’s a new complication to toss on the MOM hip implant garbage heap. During the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons annual meeting this week, presenter Dr. Stephen Graves shared research results concluding that the risk of heart…read more IOF Stem Cell Course Today on BMA and Lipo Techniques
The Interventional Orthopedics Foundation (IOF) is holding a stem cell course today for qualified physicians on how to harvest cells via bone marrow aspiration and lipo-suction. The course will be located at the IOF headquarters in Colorado. The hands-on portion will use the Centeno-Schultz Clinic (CSC) procedure suites with CSC physicians teaching the course. All…read more How to Avoid ACL Surgery: Good Enough Is Great in This Case
Want to know how to avoid ACL surgery? Use the power of your own stem cells. Madeline, who is seen skiing hard above, skipped surgery for her complete ACL tear and instead had her own cells precisely and carefully injected into her torn ligament. That’s her tearing it just six months after her procedure. Huh?…read more
What Causes Knee Pain Years After Replacement?
Knee pain can limit walking, stair climbing, and many daily activities. These limits may reduce independence and overall well-being, especially when discomfort becomes a constant problem. For people with severe joint damage—often from osteoarthritis (OA)—knee replacement (arthroplasty) is viewed as a final option when other treatments no longer help. Total knee replacement improves joint mechanics…read more 