The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
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A New Method of Stem Cell Communication Discovered!
Stem cells communicate with each other and their environment. In fact, how they communicate is pretty fascinating as they can take on the role of everything from a general contractor to a zombie maker. Now a new study shows that they can also build nano bridges between themselves to better refine their world. Stem cell…read more
Minimally Invasive Hip Replacement has Maximum Side Effects!
The concept of minimally invasive hip replacement for arthritis has been all the rage. I’ve talked to many patients who are naturally drawn to the concept that a smaller incision and smaller hip replacement devices are used. However, as I have blogged, like many things in life, the concept is really too good to be…read more
A Colorado Regenexx Patient Review: Pain Free!
We received this Colorado Regenexx Patient Review recently from a patient who wanted to share his experience at Regenexx Colorado. When he contacted Regenexx he was in excruciating pain, and his local physician’s treatment had made the situation worse rather than better… “So, recently I started to get a pain in my right arm, just below the shoulder.…read more
Dumb and Dumber: New PRP Ankle Sprain Research
As you might be able to tell from reading these blogs, I love research. I read it voraciously, conduct studies, and publish it. But research, like all things can be smartly constructed or just plain dumb. I’d like to highlight a PRP ankle sprain study this morning that’s in the latter category. PRP stands for…read more
Should the Fact that PRP Improves Hip Arthroscopy Outcomes Be Surprising?
Surgery for Hip Impingement, or FAI, is incredibly common. All surgery creates a huge demand in the surgical area for healing. What if a known healing stimulator like PRP was added at the end of the surgery? A recent study attempts to answer whether or not PRP improves hip arthroscopy outcomes. PRP, or Platelet Rich…read more 