The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
ACL Surgery Alternative: New Regenexx-ACL Video
Is getting an ACL surgery a good idea? Should you be looking for an ACL surgery alternative instead? Explaining difficult topics to patients in simple ways and helping them navigate through all of the truths and untruths out there is always a challenge. We have tried to do this through a series of fun and educational…read more
Cholesterol Lowering Drugs Barely Help and Don’t Clear Arteries
Most Americans believe that their cholesterol lowering drugs are the modern fountain of youth. They also conceptualize that these drugs clear out their clogged arteries. We became critics of these drugs when we saw them harm stem cells growing in culture in our patients. So do cholesterol drugs clear arteries? Are they any good? Can…read more
The War on the Declaration of Helsinki
The Declaration of Helsinki is the International guidepost for research ethics that has been adopted by the World Medical Association. Its Wikipedia page says it all: “It is widely regarded as the cornerstone document of human research ethics.” So why are some American academics attacking this critical human document? Because there are parts of it that challenge the several hundred…read more What Triathlon Knee Pain? Middle Aged Triathlete Athlete Completes Kona Iron Man after Regenexx Procedures
Can an injection of your own stuff stare down triathlon knee pain and make it blink? The Regenexx procedure using stem cells to treat knee arthritis has had a long history with triathletes and the Iron man race. This time it’s a middle aged guy trying to stay in the race despite 2 prior failed arthroscopic…read more
Regenexx Research and Discovery Stem Cell Lab Receives it’s Dedication Plaque
New Regenexx Stem Cell Research Lab I blogged awhile back that we had officially opened a stem cell research facility that’s separate from our processing facility. While the cell processing facility that’s part of our medical practice is a clean room, the “Research and Discovery Laboratory” is focused 100% on researching new ways to help…read more
Fish Oil and Arthritis: Fish Oil Helps Older Women Walk Faster
How much evidence do we have that fish oil helps arthritis? Fish oil and the omega-3 fatty acids it contains (especially EPA) has been shown to have anti-inflammatory properties. I’ve blogged before on studies showing a reduction in rheumatoid arthritis risk for those taking the highest doses of fish oil and that there’s less knee arthritis among…read more
