The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog

Can Arthritis Kill You? Time to Start Searching for New Arthritis Treatments

n problem due to wear and tear. More recent research has also shown Most people think of common osteoarthritis arthritis as just painful, but otherwise benign. However, what if it was associated with a higher risk of dying? Would that cause us all to look for new arthritis treatments? Osteoarthritis (OA) is when a joint loses…read more

Are Anti-oxidants Important for Stem Cell Health Supplements?

Stem cell health supplements are beginning to become popular. Based on the published research, what should be in them? After all, not everybody has the tremendous resources needed to test various supplement ingredients with stem cells like we did in our advanced lab. Based on the research, it looks like anti-oxidants are a safe bet.…read more

Knee Arthritis Gel Injection Gets Beat Again by Platelet Rich Plasma!

Knee arthritis gel injection has become a common treatment. The gel is called hyaluronic acid and provides most patients with 6 months to a year of relief. However, when compared head to head, platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections tend to outperform knee gel shots. Now a recent animal study shows PRP is also better at…read more

Improve Stem Cells: Is Your High Cholesterol Hurting Your Stem Cells?

I’ve blogged a few times about ways to improve stem cells. However, one of the most obvious may be cleaning up your lifestyle. A new study suggests that cholesterol may be a big player in that effort. Cholesterol is a key building block of the body which is a critical component of cell walls. It’s…read more

A Search for Stem Cells Low Back: Can Stem Cells Increase Disc Height?

A search under the term “stem cells low back” will turn up many studies that can seem to be able to regenerate worn out low back discs with stem cells. Does this work? If you believe a recent meta-analysis of 6 animal studies all it takes to restore a bad disc is a stem cell…read more

Can Weightlifting Improve Knee Cartilage Health?

I get asked all the time by patients how best to improve knee cartilage health. There is no shortage of products, therapies, and exercises that claim to improve cartilage. Now a new study weighs in on an activity that most would think would beat up cartilage, may actually make it thicker. Cartilage is one of…read more