The Interventional Orthobiologics Blog
Blog covering topics and research in interventional orthobiologics, interventional orthopedics, and orthopedic procedures.
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A bone marrow concentrate procedure or BMC contains the patient’s stem cells. However, how the doctor performs this procedure either means high or low stem cell numbers. At Regenexx we deal with these variables to ensure you’re getting a high-quality procedure. If you’re outside of the Regenexx network, how would you know?
2024 Regenexx Infographics
For the new year, I wanted to post a series of infographics that I have been creating. These are very focused on helping patients either understand high from low-quality orthobiologics offerings or help them make key decisions like whether they should get surgery or an invasive procedure versus a precise, guided orthobiologic injection instead. Each…read more
Can You Use Chat GPT to Write Scientific Papers?
Six months ago I tried to use ChatGPT to write a summary of the medical research on a topic. It failed miserably and perhaps the worse thing was that it made up fictional scientific references that didn’t exist. That was ChaptGPT 3.5, so now that I’ve been using ChatGPT 4 for some time, it’s time…read more
The Great PRP Gel Tube Caper
There’s a PRP scam being run out there by many clinics that claim to offer PRP treatment. They use cheap PRP Gel tubes made in China for pennies on the dollar that produce substandard PRP. Let’s dive into this today so both providers and patients can avoid this problem. What Is a PRP Gel Tube?…read more
What Causes Numbness In Hands While Sleeping?
I have heard patients tell me for more than 25 years that their hands go numb at night when they lie down to go to sleep. The sensation of numbness in your hands and fingers (paresthesia) might be unsettling, but should it be something that worries you? …read more
