The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Gone Fishing…
This week I’ll be taking a much-needed vacation. However, I won’t actually be fishing, instead, in my work wind down years over the next decade, I want to spend time with my wonderful wife sailing. The time is right as we’re getting ready to have our last kid graduate high school next year. So instead…read more
Do You Have PRP Derangement Syndrome (PDS)?
I’ve documented through the years that while some forward-thinking orthopedic surgeons have embraced using PRP, many have an irrational disdain for it. This is such a bizarre juxtaposition of the evidence that I call this PDS (PRP Derangement Syndrome). Today we’ll review a recent study that proves this point. Let’s dig in. What is PRP?…read more
How Axolotls Repair a Spinal Cord
You probably know that we humans are bad at repairing our own spinal cords. However, the little salamanders known as axolotls can regenerate theirs. Now scientists have figured out how that works in more detail. Let’s dive in. Axolotl 101 These little guys can regrow whole limbs. Understanding how that works has always been a…read more
A Medieval Fashion Trend that Caused Bunions Can Teach Us about Hallux Valgus
Medieval fashions were a bit strange at times. One of them involved crazy pointy-toed shoes for men. However, this had a significant impact on Medieval toes that we can still see in cemetery studies today. All of that can teach us about Hallux Valgus. Let’s dig in. Pointy Toed Shoes These pointy men’s shoes were…read more
Why Are Knee Bone Marrow Lesions A Big Deal?
What is a bone marrow lesion? If you have knee arthritis, why should you care? Today we’ll dig into why these are a big deal through the story of a basketball player’s knee. What Is a Bone Marrow Lesion? Many think that a joint like the knee has two main parts – the bone and…read more
How Well Do Hip Replacements Work? New Research Raises Questions…
You can’t watch TV or cruise the Internet without seeing ads for Hip Replacement surgery where you see active people doing everything from riding bikes to climbing mountains. Heck, these ads are even on the buses where I live. However, how realistic is that? Today we’ll focus on new Hip Replacement research that doesn’t really…read more
