The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
ACL Surgery Recovery: Re-injuries are Six Times more Likely for Athletes after ACL reconstruction
Can you injure the other knee during ACL surgery recovery? There was an interesting study presented at the American Academy of Orthopedic Sports Medicine last week that got little press. A physical therapist and colleagues studied the incidence rate of a second ACL injury in the 2 years following ACL reconstruction surgery and return to sports in a young,…read more
Hip Replacement Alternative: One Patient’s Hip Arthroscopy Disaster
Is hip arthroscopy a hip replacement alternative? One of the patients I saw this week in clinic is in her late 30s and has now had two of these surgeries on one hip. I’ve been seeing her for chronic spine issues for years, but last year she had hip MRIs that showed labral tears and…read more
Knee Surgery Alternative: Let’s Play Knee Surgery Jeopardy!
Knee surgery alternative….really compelling subject, but this morning I’d like to show you my game show host debut! While a little cheesy, this discussion of knee surgery alternatives is my attempt to find an entertaining way to educate patients while helping them understand the science (or lack thereof) behind common knee surgery procedures. So take a…read more
Fish Oil Arthritis Dose: Can You be Too Heavy for the Average Fish Oil Pills to Work?
Is there a correct fish oil arthritis dose? Can you be too heavy for fish oil to work? Keeping with the deep dive into fish oil this past few days, an interesting article just came out in PLos One. It looked at many different anti-inflammatory and pro-inflammatory behaviors in patients who were normal weight and heavy.…read more
New Study: Regenexx-C Safety Paper is the Best of the Best in Published Stem Cell Papers for Arthritis
Very humbly…The Regenexx-C Safety Paper is the Best of the Best! We have been dedicated to research from day 1. Way back in 2005, when we began using stem cells to treat arthritis, we did so as part of an IRB approved study. We meticulously collected data, not only on outcomes, but also on complications.…read more
Does Tart Cherry Juice Work for Knee Arthritis? Maybe…
There’s an ever expanding list of supplements that people take for arthritis. There are the common ones like Glucosamine and the uncommon ones like “Thunder God Vine”. In the middle is tart cherry juice. I increasingly see products at our local Whole Foods that feature this ingredient, hawking it’s ability to help arthritis. Does tart…read more
