The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Stem Cells Lower Back Pain: Confused?
Are you confused by the information you find when you search for “stem cells lower back pain”? You’re not alone. I see many patients these days that are bewildered by the claims of various providers that offer stem cells for low back disc bulges or other disc problems. Being the only physician on earth with a…read more
That Muffin Top is Bad for Knee Cartilage!
Most Americans pack on the pounds in middle age. In fact, it’s such a suburban rite of passage that we have cute little names like “love handles” and “muffin top”. While most would understand that gaining weight puts more pressure on your knees and that this could lead to more wear and tear, most don’t…read more
Shoulder Surgery Outcomes: Operating On Pain Is a Dumb Idea…
Pain is the single biggest driver of elective modern orthopedic surgery world-wide. While structural trauma like a torn ACL or rotator cuff is also up there, most of that is also driven by continued pain. In fact, at the end of the day, if something didn’t hurt at all regardless of activity, you wouldn’t go…read more
Do those Swanky Vibration Plates Help Osteoporosis?
You may have seen the vibration units in fancier health clubs. They look like a futuristic plate that you stand on while you work out. One of the original advertised uses of these vibration machines was that they were supposed to improve bone density in people with osteoporosis. However, a bevy of new studies has…read more Thumb Arthritis Surgery Recovery: What a Mess…
We can help the majority of patients with thumb arthritis without the need for invasive surgery. However, we also see some patients we can’t help. One such patient tried a platelet injection to avoid a protracted thumb arthritis surgery recovery and this didn’t help. So rather than moving on to the next step in our…read more Knee Replacement Concerns: Outcomes Worsening Over Time!
I’ve blogged before about my knee replacement concerns. The results aren’t nearly as good as people believe them to be. Now a new study shows that those results may be worsening over time. Knee replacement has become standard of care for severe arthritis, not necessarily because it’s a perfect solution, but more because it’s all…read more
