Cellular Orthopedics Blog
On Biologics and Stem Cells for the Shoulder
Last weekend, I was pedaling my bike along State Highway 131 in Wisconsin, between Viola and LaFarge, when I was reminded by a warning sign of the number of recent requests from patients regarding their shoulder symptoms and limitations. After the year-long...
The Cellular Orthopedic Town Crier
Last Friday night, I was involved in a conference call with Personalized Stem Cells Inc., to review the outcomes of the first FDA-approved, Adipose Based, Stem Cell Trial and to assist in planning the second trial for knee arthritis. We hope to initiate the second...
The Lasting Benefits of Biologics in Arthritic Knees
I have previously shared with readers of this Blog, the fact that about eight weeks ago, in anticipation of a Colorado ski trip, I personally underwent an orthobiologics injection into both of my arthritic knees. Those biologic injections with proteins termed Growth...
A Novel Alternative to Traditional Joint Replacement
Recent randomized controlled trials covering several hundred patients with approximately 15-year follow-up have documented that biologic repair of subchondral lesions for patients with osteoarthritis and osteonecrosis is a viable alternative to total knee...
Orthobiologics (Growth Factors and Stem Cells) Helped Make It Possible
The Thrill of Yesteryear Powered by Orthobiologics On Saturday, my wife, oldest son, granddaughter, and I returned from a six-day ski trip to Vail Colorado. I skied five out of five days. While avoiding moguls and the advanced expert runs, I humbly admit that on fresh...
How Long Will The Bone Marrow Concentrate Benefits Last?
On Tuesday, a patient presented with a problematic left knee. She had been walking her dogs when she was attacked by a pit bull. In escaping, her left knee twisted violently, and over the past several weeks, the pain, limp, and swelling have remained. In reviewing her...
The Biologic Charlatans, Criminals and Camp Followers are Still Out There
I haven’t written for a while about the biologic and opportunistic parasites who prey on those in pain, assuming that in this day of readily available information with the click of a mouse, a patient seeking care would check the credentials of those claiming to be...
Cellular Orthopedics – Orthobiologics – Can Return You to Your Favorite Activity
In three weeks, I will return to the slopes with my wife, children and grandchildren. I started skiing while in college, and have never missed a season since that time in my life. When I spent the third year of my Orthopedic Residency at the Shriners Hospital in Salt...
What Can Be, and What Might Have Been, With Your Stem Cells
12 days ago, on a Saturday morning, I received a call from a friend of 67 years, who left a voicemail asking me to call him. We had first met while playing 16-inch softball against each other on Chicago Park District softball diamonds. Last night, at 10:20 pm, his...
Personalized Stem Cell 2020 Review and 2021 Forecast
“I am sitting here at the office, just finishing the first draft of the clinical study report for PSC-CP-001. I am deeply moved and grateful for the incredible efforts you have all made in advising, enrolling patients, completing data forms, monitoring, and all...
Recovery following a Stem Cell Procedure for Arthritis
“Hello, I thought you would like to know that my stem cell in my left knee has worked. I didn't expect it to take so long but I have had little to no pain for the past two months. Thank you all again for your care and please advise your patients to be patient! If...
Might Cellular Therapies Postpone or Prevent Osteoarthritis After Knee Surgery or Injury
Following injury to the articular surface of the knee, measurable changes in the joint microenvironment can occur, including altered expression of proinflammatory cytokines, matrix metalloproteinases (MMPs), aggrecanases, growth factors, and apoptotic factors. A study...