Osteoporosis is a condition that occurs when our bones lose their density and become more porous and brittle. “Osteoporosis” literally means “porous bones.” If you were to look at bones in the body from the inside out, you wouldn’t see 100% dense bone. Like pictured, our bones have regions of higher density as well as […]
by Walter O’Brien, MD Stem cell therapy is an exciting regenerative medicine frontier with numerous potential applications. Your own stem cells are by far the best source for your own tissue rejuvenation. As cells age or are injured, stem cells are directed to the area to replace those damaged cells. Eventually our body can no […]
by Walter O’Brien, MD Recent research strongly supports using patient-derived stem cells to speed recovery from traumatic brain injury (concussion). Increased awareness of diagnosing concussions has also illuminated our limitations in treating them. However, a recent study by Sean Berman of our group, Cell Surgical Network, has found the administration of stem cells after concussion […]
by Walter O’Brien, MD Stem cell therapy has created much excitement and perhaps some confusion and controversy in the field of regenerative medicine. Stem cells are the basic undifferentiated cells which our bodies store indefinitely to repair and regenerate damaged and aged tissues. Orthopedic applications include degenerative conditions such as arthritis as well as acute […]
by Walter O’Brien, MD “Regenerative Orthopedics” is a term I have coined for an exciting, cutting-edge frontier of medicine. After 25 years of practicing state-of-the-art orthopedic surgery including pioneering techniques in minimally-invasive surgery, I teamed up with Dr. Thomas Grogan and Dr. Michael Sheps in 2012 to put together a unique group of musculoskeletal professionals […]