The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
New Day New Large PRP Saline Control Study: a Comparison to Bennell et al
What’s amazing is that every month now, we’re seeing new Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) studies coming out. A new one is interesting as it’s larger than the new JAMA study that was reported to be the “last word” on PRP and Knee Arthritis. So let’s dive into that comparison this morning. The Benell et al and…read more
Getting Flat Feet? Meet the Spring Ligament
My feet are getting flat. In fact, that’s causing some pain in the top of my foot at the end of the day. So what’s going on? What does that have to do with the Spring Ligament? Let’s dig in. What Are Flat Feet? Our feet have a natural Arch. Why? Because it’s part of…read more
Can PRP Be Used to Treat Carpal Tunnel Syndrome?
As you may know, as my job as the CMO of Regenexx, I often perform literature reviews on the latest evidence behind Orthobiologic injections. Two years ago I ran a quick search on treating Carpal Tunnel with Platelet-Rich Plasma and frankly didn’t expect to find much. What surprised me was that there were several Randomized…read more
Dural Leaks and Epidural Injections
I like to write to educate patients as I’ve observed that educated patients recover more quickly. Today we’ll discuss Dural Leaks and Epidural injections. So let’s dig in. What Is a Dural Leak? The brain and spinal cord are surrounded by a covering called the Dura. Those structures live in a fluid called the Cerebrospinal…read more
Dopesick, Purdue, and Oxycotin
This weekend I watched the Hulu original show, Dopesick. It’s a must-watch for anybody trying to understand the Opioid epidemic and how American medicine has become very corrupt. This morning I thought I’d give you a bit of commentary from someone who had a front-row seat to the Oxycontin disaster. Let’s dig in. Dope Sick…read more
Registry Data Analysis: What We Do at Regenexx that Doesn’t Exist Elsewhere
There’s a super fascinating story about how mathematicians helped armor WWII bombers that can teach us about how to interpret Registry data in Orthobiologics. Let’s learn about how that impacts how we analyze our Registry data to help chose who should get our procedures. Let’s dig in. A WWII Bomber Problem For the pilots of…read more
