The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
ACL Surgery Results Impacted by Bone Bruising!
Most athletes believe that ACL surgery results are great, yet the research generally doesn’t support that view. However, is there a finding on the MRI of patients who injure their ACL that predicts who won’t be able to return to their sport even with surgery? If so, what are the implications for patients that have…read more
Helping a Cross-fit Guru with Knee Arthritis get His Squat Back!
Regenexx is really about data. For the past several years I’ve highlighted data from our registry which shows the results of a broad slice of many patients, because that’s the most ethical way to present results. Having said that, I’ve gotten complaints from patients that they really don’t resonate with data, instead they would rather…read more
The BMJ Chimes in on the “Scandalously Poor” Evidence for Orthopedic Surgery
I’ve blogged before about how research study after research study is showing that many common orthopedic surgical procedures don’t work. This morning I’d like to highlight a recent British Medical Journal (BMJ) editorial on the topic. To coin a very British phrase from the paper, the evidence base that supports that orthopedic surgery is helpful…read more
Stridalyzer Smart Insoles: Knee Injury Prevention Meets Star Trek
We are hopefully embarking on a world of real time senors all around us and those deployed on our bodies may be the most exciting for patients and physicians alike. If the government can stay out of the way of the tech industry, items like the cool insole above will become commonplace. Imagine a world where…read more
Could Fish Oil Help Stroke Victims Recover?
Fish oil and omega 3 fatty acids have been on a roll lately, with study after study showing health benefits. While fish oil is anti-inflammatory, it also has the ability to promote healing. A while back I blogged that taking Motrin may ensure that your first stroke is fatal, now new research may show a…read more Throw Away those Pills and Get Out and Exercise…
Are there actually any health benefits of exercise? Isn’t it OK to avoid the gym and just pop a cholesterol and blood pressure pill? A new study shows big risk reductions for older people who exercise that make the puny risk reductions you get from popping pills look like M & M flavored placebos! First,…read more
