The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
ACL Tear Surgery or Not: New Study Show More Reasons to Avoid Surgery
ACL tear surgery or not? Most people believe that getting their ACL reconstructed after a torn ligament is like having a worn-out part replaced in their car. Nothing could be further from the truth. Now, a new study shows yet another reason why an ACL surgically “repaired” knee is not like the original equipment. The Problems…read more
Treating Hand Arthritis Without Surgery the Regenexx Way
This morning I’d like to introduce you to yet another great Doug Orchard video of how Regenexx is very different. In this case, we have Dr. Pitts showing how precise injections of various proprietary platelet preps are injected into arthritic and unstable hand joints. Enjoy! Weather Changes and Chronic Pain: Is There a Connection?
A look at the sky shows dark clouds rolling in, and weather forecasters are calling for rain. These are the signs most of us look for to determine the weather conditions each day, but some people don’t need the signs—some people swear by the pain in their bones or joints a day or two before…read more OMICS Regenerative Medicine Conference: I Went to Berlin and All I Got Was This Lousy T-shirt
I’ve been an invited lecturer on stem cell use in orthopedic injuries all over the globe. I’ve lectured twice at the Vatican in Rome, in many US and international universities, as well as at conferences big and small. I’ve lectured in South America, Canada, all over Europe, and in China. So when I recently got…read more Regenexx Knee Stem Cell Recovery: Paying It Forward…
Social Media is a great tool, as it allows us to hear from people in ways we would not otherwise. Six months ago we heard from Joseph through Facebook, inquiring about whether we sold Regenexx tee shirts. He had just had a procedure, and wanted to wear it as an opportunity to talk about his…read more When to Have a Knee Replacement? Early or Wait?
Patients always want to know when to have a knee replacement (or hip replacement for that matter). Should they get this invasive surgery early or wait? You can find articles sponsored by the companies that make these devices that suggest getting it done early is better, but the concern there is whether the company is…read more 