Cellular Orthopedics Blog
Results of Bone Marrow Concentrate Intervention for Osteoarthritis of the Hip
I am receiving increased requests for my Outcomes Data following a Bone Marrow Concentrate intervention for osteoarthritis of the hip. There is a paucity of said outcomes data in the scientific literature in part because of the relatively recent introduction of...
Optimizing Strategies for the Practice of Interventional Orthopedics
The FDA again held a meeting to address issues pertaining to Regenerative Medicine. At the conclusion of the meeting, an updated set of guidelines was developed for patient protection in the use of stem cells, growth factors, and platelet rich plasma. While still...
Comparing Stem Cell Outcomes to those of Total Joint Replacements
I recently received the yearly publication from the Orthopedic and Rheumatology Institute of the Cleveland Clinic; the latter recognized as one of the 10 most prestigious orthopedic centers in the nation. Every year the publication, a marketing exercise by the...
Exercise Prescription and Cellular Orthopedic Intervention
Aging is known to contribute to a multitude of systemic changes including those of the musculoskeletal system leading to decreased health, mobility and function. Most changes in well-being are exacerbated by inactivity. It has been scientifically documented that...
The Traumatic Initiation of Arthritis
Background: It is increasingly recognized that biochemical abnormalities of the joint precede radiographic abnormalities of post traumatic osteoarthritis (PTOA) by as much as decades. A growing body of evidence strongly suggests that the progression from anterior...
The role Growth Factors play in Regenerative Medicine
“Growth factor, any of a group of proteins that stimulate the growth of specific tissues. Growth factors play an important role I promoting cellular differentiation and cell division,” and they occur in bone marrow as well as your circulating blood. “When...
What does Bone Marrow Concentrate really do?
I challenge the reader with this question because it becomes apparent, even the majority of the medical community can’t provide an accurate answer. There are all kinds of claims and statements running rampant; so today, I will try to make some order out of chaos. ...
All Stem Cell Procedures are not the same
Last week, a patient called and cancelled her scheduled Bone Marrow Concentrate Regenexx SD Stem cell procedure declaring that she had found a less expensive provider for stem cells. I wished her well and devoted some time to trying to better understand the price...
Patient Completes Grand Canyon Rim to Rim Hike
Mitch, I wanted to let you know I completed the 4 day Grand Canyon Rim to Rim hike. The descent was horrible on my knees and ascent was hard on the heart....but I DID IT!!!! Knees feel good today- you saved me and made it possible to accomplish such an incredible...
Who with osteoarthritis may benefit from Regenerative Medicine?
First of all, let me expand on the concept of Regenerative Medicine at times also understood as Cellular Orthopedics or Stem Cell therapy. Cells with stem cell properties are present in bone marrow, the peripheral circulatory system, adipose tissue, synovial tissue,...
I produced a Cellular Orthopedic webinar
You may be the first to see the preview A web-i-nar according to the dictionary, is a seminar that takes place over the internet. Dr. Sheinkop's Webinar on Regenerative Medicine While not yet ready for prime time, it will go live in 45 days, but readers of this Blog...
Bike riding is back to being a pleasure!
Hello Dr. Sheinkop, I noticed more improvement Thursday. Bike riding is a pleasure. Once again, there wasn't any discomfort with the hills. I'm very grateful for your assistance in my recovery. See you in October. My best, Janis