The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Smoking Increases the Likelihood of Chronic Back Pain
Smoking and low back pain are not subjects that we would usually associate, and the concept that smoking increases risk of chronic pain is a novel a development. Our understanding of the how the brain reacts to pain has exploded in the last decade due to advances in imaging technology. Recently, a researcher at Northwestern added…read more
#SatStats-How Many Cases Are We Tracking In The Regenexx Stem Cell Registry?
It’s #SatStats again! This is when we involve our patients in our research by having them guess a recent fun fact from our lab or clinical studies. Today’s guess is about how many stem cell patients we’re tracking in our advanced registry as of this Monday. First, what the heck is a stem cell registry??…read more
Resveratrol and Stem Cells: More Research
I’ve blogged before about resveratrol and stem cells, the substance found in high quantities in red wine. It’s a key player in everything from blood sugar control to aging. Now research continues to show how important it is for your stem cells. Resveratrol is found in red wine, grapes, peanuts, blueberries, and cranberries. It activates…read more
Fish Oil and Exercise: Even Low Dose Helps!
There’s quite a bit published about fish oil and the heart. In fact, fish oil as a supplement was first discovered when lower rates of heart disease were noticed in the otherwise rotund Eskimos of Greenland. Now a new study shows that fish oil and exercise may also be related-the supplement helps the heart perform…read more
What is the Future of Orthopedics?
The pace of innovation has been accelerating at a break neck pace this past two decades. Just contemplate for a second that the Internet was born in the late 90s and in 15 short years has come to dominate our lives. The future of orthopedics is also about to shift into high gear. Why? Because…read more
#SatStats: What Percentage of the World’s Orthopedic Stem Cell Research Literature Has Regenexx Published?
Its #SatStats again, a time when we get our viewers involved in our research. This past week we had another peer reviewed publication accepted, this time on data from our registry on hip arthritis patients. With this publication, we add to the number of patients we’ve treated relative to the number that have been published…read more
