The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog

Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.

Can a Same Day Stem Cell Procedure Reduce Disc Bulge Size?

We’ve been impressed with using stem cell injections in the right kind of discs. While most patients believe that there is only one type of disc issue, there seems to be no end to the number of physicians willing to inject stem cells into discs. However, we’ve been more selective. Why? Eleven years of experience…read more

Propecia—Sex Drive and Stem Cells

I’ll never forget the first time I met Propecia the drug. We were culture expanding the stem cells for an otherwise very active and healthy middle-aged guy, and his cells failed to grow well. In fact, we could barely limp them along. Eventually, it turned out to be due to the drug Propecia, which was turning…read more

Meet Dr Markle of Regenexx

This morning I have another installment in our video series where you can get to know our Regenexx Providers. Dr Markle of our Colorado clinic got into interventional orthopedics through fitness. In addition, his desire to avoid the pitfalls of traditional medicine was another impetus. So enjoy meeting yet another fantastic Regenexx doctor!

Adding New Providers to Our Advanced Stem Cell Practice Site in Cayman

I’m seeing patients this week at our licensed, advanced practice site in Grand Cayman, where we can provide our patients with many technologies that aren’t available in the U.S., such as culture-expanded stem cells. We’ve been working with our network providers to steadily increase the number of sites that also have access to this fantastic and…read more

A Guide to Injuries for Female Athletes

We see a lot of pain and injuries in female athletes, from triathlon and CrossFit competitors to volleyball and soccer stars and everything in between. The pain and injuries we tend to see most in our female athletes involve the knees, back, ankles, and feet. We’ve covered many studies over the years that show higher…read more

Why Regenexx Stem Cell Processing Is Very Different

I got a call this morning from an orthopedic sales rep who wanted to sell Regenexx to hospitals and surgeons. I get at least a few of these a month, as the business of medicine is used to selling drugs and widgets. In the case of orthopedic sales reps, they all see that Regenexx is…read more