You’ve probably noticed that we use the term “orthobiologics” quite regularly. Let’s explain what we mean by this term. The term, “orthobiologics” is a combination of ortho (referring to the bones, joints, muscles, and tendons) and biologics, which in this context refers to substances that are naturally derived and can heal orthopedic tissues. The...
Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) injections for orthopedic conditions have grown considerably as a viable option for improving the quality of the injected tissue resulting in healthier, stronger, and less inflamed tendons and joints. This process also strengthens ligaments to provide better stability around the joints. Orthobiologics is the umbrella term that encompasses the various...
Does your age impact stem cell treatment success? We have looked long and hard through the years for an association between age and treatment success, but for the most part, the results have been inconclusive. A number of scientific papers have been published on the topic, but now chiropractors are bringing this claim back...
Captain Mike Anderson, the host of the Reel Animals Fishing Show on 970 WFLA Radio, shares his personal experience with Regenexx and Dr. Leiber. At first, he was skeptical and hesitant to undergo stem cell therapy for his foot pain because the provider that he went to did not “feel right” or professional. Listen...
Regenexx is a nationally recognized medical network. One thing that makes Regenexx physicians quite different from the rest is not only how they train their physicians, but how that extensive training continues once they have become part of the network. Check out the video below as Dr. Centeno explains the training process further. ...
The ability for self-funded companies to add value-based healthcare options to their benefits package through direct contracting is fundamentally transforming how healthcare is accessed and delivered in corporate America. The Regenexx Corporate Program is a direct contracting option that provides an interventional step in the traditional care continuum. This approach offers employees an added...
Are you considering stem cell treatment? Knowing the top 10 questions to ask a stem cell clinic can make the difference between a successful and unsuccessful treatment. 1. Experience – How many stem cell procedures have you performed? Experience is everything. The more a physician has successfully performed a procedure, the better the outcome...
The rotator cuff is a grouping of muscles and tendons in the shoulder. They provide support and help to stabilize the shoulder joint, as well as allow for a full range of motion in the ball-and-socket joint. Tears in the rotator cuff can occur in many ways. These can include injury by overstressing the...
Shoulder pain can have many different sources including instability, a rotator cuff tear, a labral tear, arthritis, inflammation, bone edema, tendinosis, a pinched nerve, etc. More and more studies continue to show that shoulder MRI results often cannot predict why the patient is experiencing pain. This is the case for various body areas including...
When I first met Renee LaFountain in Junior College, she’d already been a ballerina and an acrobat for most of her life. Forty years later she was hurting when she tried to do basic things such as: putting her socks and shoes on, painting her toenails, walking, and teaching tap-dance classes, which she loved....