Cellular Orthopedics Blog
Alpha 2 Macroglobulin Injections – A2M: A Treatment for Arthritis?
On Wednesday, I am clinically testing Alpha 2 macroglobulin, or A2M. My first patient is the product distributor; he is my guinea pig. Supposedly the injection will stop cartilage breakdown in joints, promote tissue growth and support the overall restoration of an...
What is A2M and Exosomes?
This is a cytokine that may neutralize some of the breakdown molecules in degenerating joints. It is found in the circulating blood plasma. There is a centrifuge on the market that can concentrate Alpha 2 Macroglobulin (A2M) from blood, and many doctors who use it...
Regenerative Medicine, Stem Cells, and Orthobiologic Update
We certainly are living in changing times and daily uncertainties, but my practice continues. Over the years, I have noted that when there is public angst, I have a bit freer time to review our outcomes. Alfred E. Neuman, the mascot for Mad Magazine during its heyday,...
An Orthobiologic Update
The TOBI meeting was held June 12 and 13. Annually, it is the largest gathering of physicians who dedicate their practices to Regenerative Medicine. I have been contributing yearly to the scientific program almost since its inception; and I did so again this year. The...
‘Personalized Stem Cells’ Trial Update and More
“They are close to reaching the max number in the study and feel they have enough data at this point.” While we still could offer adipose derived stem cells to patients via Liposuction and processing of the adipose tissue to recover millions of stem cells, the...
Scientific Evidence Supporting Cellular Orthopedic Recommendations
In my last blog, I used anecdote and two patient experiences to justify my treatment recommendations. This blog will feature a scientific and statistically significant outcomes study that I will be presenting next week at the Orthobiologic Institute Symposium (TOBI)...
Stem Cell Patient Outcome Anecdotes
There are statistics and anecdotes that are used to review the outcomes of a particular cellular orthopedic treatment option and help determine what is best for a patient with arthritis. At times, it is difficult, and even impossible, to develop a sufficient number of...
Reigniting a Regenerative Medicine Cellular Orthopedic Practice
Actually, we never closed, but many patients stopped coming for care due to the Covid-19 Pandemic, and the Surgicenter that I depend on temporarily shut down. The good news is that patients are returning and the Surgicenter has reopened allowing me to offer arthritic...
What About Stem Cells and Back Pain?
Stem Cells and Back Pain? I estimate that more than 60% of patients seeking regenerative medical options for an arthritic joint have a major co-morbidity; namely, degenerative disc and joint disease of the low back. The backache complaint is so frequent that I only...
A Short Course on COVID-19 Immunity and Testing
Or: Why the Vice President “I tested negative” should wear a mask Types of Testing for COVID-19 Immunity There are two types of COVID-19 tests: molecular and serological. Molecular tests (PCR) look for the presence of a virus’s genetic material, showing that there is...
Options for Patients with Delayed Joint Arthroplasty Due to COVID-19
Because of the COVID-19 crisis, many surgeries have been cancelled or delayed for patients who qualified for, or had scheduled a total joint replacement or other orthopedic surgical procedure. Post COVID-19, operating rooms will be occupied by other urgent procedures...
Love in the Time of Isolation During Coronavirus
The end of a multi-faith week of combined personal and virtual observances and celebration is at sunset. As most Americans, my wife and I are glued to the Television each evening from 7pm until 10pm. At 8pm, our choice is to experience and celebrate Chris Cuomo’s...