The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Are Tight Hamstrings and Knee Pain Connected?
The single most consistent complaint I hear from my patients who come to see me for knee arthritis or low back pain is that they have tight hamstrings. This creates the obvious question…Are tight hamstrings and knee pain related? I’ve blogged a number of times on the connections between mild low back nerve irritation (that…read more
Top Regenexx Social Media Posts of 2016?
Social media is a powerful tool! It’s literally changed life in ways no one could have predicted. For us, it’s a great way to share information and a unique opportunity to communicate with you in ways previously not possible. What’s Been Trending at Regenexx in 2016? The newest thing has been our Facebook Live events!…read more A New Orthopedic Stem Cell Clinic Grading System
Since Regenexx is the industry leader, we feel the need to establish guidelines for stem cell clinic quality and transparency. Because the technology is new and there are low barriers to entry, it’s the stem cell clinic wild west out there, which leaves patients confused about how to ensure the best shot at maximizing their odds…read more Julie’s Christmas Wish: The 2016 Update
I love the holidays. Christmas was always a special time at the Centeno household, a moment where the world revolved around the kids. So this Christmas Eve, I want to leave you with my favorite Regenexx video. Julie’s Christmas spirit is enough to get us all in the holiday mood! What Was Wrong with Julie?…read more More Research Continues to Show that Diagnosing FAI on MRI is a Dumb Idea
Over the last few years, a surgical industry worth billions of dollars has sprung up around operating on hips with impingement or a syndrome called FAI (FemoroAcetabular Impingement). In my Colorado office, I have a practice full of the walking wounded patients who fell for this song and dance and now have new problems created by the…read more New Research: All Hip Replacement Devices Have Wear Particles
Hip arthritis is a terrible problem even for advanced regenerative medicine. If patients are caught in the right stage, this issue is very treatable. However, if the arthritis is very advanced, it can be resistant to treatment. So some of these patients will need to get a hip replacement despite trying a stem cell procedure. Up until…read more 