The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Stem Cells, Faked Degrees, OHS Supplements, and Murder?
I never know where stem cell wild west rabbit holes will lead when I begin these deep dives. However, I have to say that this one makes some of the other crazy stuff I’ve found look really tame. This is a story of dangerous stem cell injections, faked advanced degrees, OHS supplements, and murder. There…read more
What Is Degenerative Scoliosis?
Degenerative scoliosis can become a big issue as people age. Today we’ll cover what this is and how we can help. We’ll also go over a patient who has had such a significant recovery without surgery that she’s almost hard to recognize now. Let’s dig in. What Is Degenerative Scoliosis? Degenerative means the arthritic wear…read more
The Blind Leading the Blind and Chiro “Stem Cell” Clinics
I get asked from time to time to review files of patients who believe they may have been harmed by stem cell clinics. In all of this work, I see an alarming trend occurring. Alternative medicine clinics that are ill-equipped to deal with complications making mistakes that produce bad outcomes. Let’s dig in. Getting Involved…read more
Do Repeat Bone Marrow Aspiration Procedures Deplete The Marrow?
One of the things we do at Regenexx is research to improve the field. Sometimes it’s a big clinical study and sometimes it’s looking at the small things that may make a difference in the efficacy of the procedures we offer. Today we’ll investigate whether multiple bone marrow aspiration procedures deplete the bone marrow of…read more Can We Help Older Athletes with Back Pain?
We’ve treated many older athletes through the years. How do they do? Today I’ll cover one with chronic low back pain and a zeal to return to his Olympic level roots. Let’s dig in. Tom’s History Tom is a high-level 63-year-old male endurance athlete who had back pain radiating into the bilateral lower extremities since…read more Does Exercise Create New Immune Cells in Your Bones?
The more we learn about the body, the stranger and more glorious it gets. Today we’ll explore your bone marrow and how that intersects with a newly discovered process that ties exercise to your immune system. Let’s dig in. What’s in Your Bone? What Does the Marrow Do? Many people likely understand the concept that…read more
