The exciting discoveries indicate that specialized cells can turn back the developmental clock under certain circumstances using the Induced Pluripotent Stem Cell (iPS). The journey of a cell from immature to specialized was previously considered to be irreversible. We now know that under certain...
Bone marrow aspirated from the iliac crest can be processed in a laboratory setting to create a bone marrow concentrate and then used in various musculoskeletal applications. Studies and experience have shown that BMC may be affective in treating long- bone fractures that won’t heal (non-unions),...
The Chicago Tribune story written by Mike Mullan appearing in the August 22nd Sports Section is a well written review of the approach of one physician using his particular theory to reverse the pain and impairment caused by osteoarthritis. In Uhrlacher’s case, it was his knee and his failure...
Orthopedic Care of the Mature Athlete While I had several other subjects in the world of Regenerative Medicine that I wanted to feature in my Blog this week, the impact of the Governmental decision is a milestone in the evolution of Regenerative Medicine development. It’s a start; there is still...
Up until now, I admit that for the most part, everything I have reported about Regenerative Medicine was based on what I had learned at medical meetings or read in the scientific literature. After all, when a patient sees an orthopedic surgeon, treatment options and informed consent are based on scientific...
Orthopedic Care of the Mature Athlete Will stem cells work in relieving the pain from an arthritic joint; that is the question? A patient read my blog and called to discuss his experience with the orthopedic surgical community. Since his is not the first time I came across opposition to Regenerative...
It has been said, you never forget the first time and Wednesday was that day. To the best of my knowledge, it was the first time in the Midwest that bone marrow aspirated and concentrated was used in an attempt to manage the pain and impairment secondary to an arthritic hip. The patient, in his
