The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
What is Intracranial Hypertension? What Does It Have to Do with the Neck?
Since we see many patients with neck pain and headaches, the topic of intracranial hypertension seems to be more common these days. So what is intracranial hypertension and what does it have to do with headaches? Is it caused by internal jugular vein (IJV) compression? What is IJV compression? Can neck problems make it worse?…read more
What the Heck is a Collaborator? How NPs and PAs Play the Regen Med Game
As a physician who has been practicing medicine for 32 years, I’ve heard all of the medical terms. Some are in common use and some are pretty obtuse. However, I was just exposed to a brand new one that ties into yesterday’s story. That term is “Collaborator” and it’s a key part of the system…read more
The Dahlia Center and the Travelling “Stem Cell” Road Show
This is a phenomenon that I’ve been following for years, but I’ve been waiting to nail it down better before writing about it. I call it the traveling “stem cell” roadshow. Let me explain. Before I begin, I’m a physician expert in interventional orthobiologics. What I write below is my opinion based on my expertise…read more
Did You Get the PRP Injection You Thought You Paid For?
I hear almost every day from one patient or another that they already tried PRP. They seem flustered and confused when I say, “Let’s look at the quality of that procedure” and then ask lots of questions for which they have no answers. So let’s dive into a critical concept. How do you make sure…read more
Making Sure You Get the BMC Injection You Paid For…
Last evening was my youngest son’s high school prom. As all of the parents met at somebody’s house for pictures, I spoke to a mom about a “stem cell” procedure she had done on her knee. On the one hand, she was lucky, in that she got most of what she paid for, on the…read more
Patent Art and Regenexx
Regenexx was just awarded yet another patent, this time from China. That rounds out a trio of Asian patents. Let’s dig in. Regenexx Patents I’ve lost track of how many patents we’ve been awarded by various countries. Our research programs in the clinic and lab generate intellectual property. Some of that is kept internal and…read more
