The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
Ask Dr. C Episode 18: Spondylolisthesis and Hip/Knee Pain
I like today’s question because it brings up a critical low back and hip/knee connection. So let’s dive in as I work my way through the holiday edition of “Ask Dr. C”. The Question I have Spondylolisthesis in my lower back which is now starting to cause pain in my left hip and knee as…read more
Stem Cell Recruitment Therapy?
One of the new trends I see out there is that amniotic products are now being branded as stem cell recruitment therapy. Today we’ll explore the concept and the company that has trademarked that term and a website involved with an ex-chiropractor previously accused of Medicare fraud. Let’s dig in. The Genesis of the Term…read more
Headaches from Your Neck and Posture
Cervicogenic headaches come from the neck and they can be caused by lots of things. However, some new research this morning shows that a simple issue like posture could be causing quite a few. Let’s dig in. Cervicogenic Headache Cervicogenic headaches start in the neck and are primarily felt in the head. They often follow…read more This Is a VERY Important Mesenchymal Stem Cell Study
How do mesenchymal stem cells work? We know some things, but not close to everything. In particular, how do they suppress bad inflammation? Turns out these cells have a big trick up their sleeve that few saw coming. Let’s dig in. Mesenchymal Stem Cells At Regenexx, we began using MSCs to heal and help manage…read more
How Good Is Orthopedic Surgery Research vs. Orthobiologics?
One of the more interesting realities of orthopedic regenerative medicine is that orthopedic surgeons often call for high-level research before being willing to accept new regen med therapies. The problem? As my mother used to say, that’s the pot calling the kettle black. Meaning that as a new research study shows, orthopedic surgeons have a…read more
Ask Dr. C Episode 16: Is PRP+HA>PRP for Knee Arthritis?
Today I’ll cover an interesting issue. Does adding hyaluronic acid to PRP make the PRP more effective? This is an interesting one. What Is PRP? PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. That’s when your blood is taken and the platelets are separated out, concentrated, and then delivered back to you. These platelets have healing growth factors…read more
