Sep 25, 2015 | knee, meniscus, structural model of pain, surgery, Uncategorized |
Arthroscopic knee surgery is an odd hybrid of old-school “cut it out” thinking paired with new technology. It caught on like wildfire in the 1980s because doctors and patients alike were attracted to the idea of eliminating the need for large incisions required for...
May 25, 2015 | arthritis, back, inflammation, knee, meniscus, Regenexx, shoulder, Uncategorized |
Regenexx’s Dr. Michael Jackson was recently featured on WHO radio’s Mickelson in the Morning to talk about the innovative procedures we offer. Listen below for an inside look at what we do.
Apr 9, 2015 | knee, meniscus, Regenexx, Regenexx SD+, Uncategorized |
The research that has supported using surgery to treat meniscus tears is collapsing. Study after study shows that this common surgery doesn’t work and likely sets up patients for more problems down the road. There is one type of meniscus tear, however, that has been...
Apr 9, 2015 | knee, meniscus, Uncategorized |
What is the difference between meniscus repair surgery and surgery that simply removes the meniscus? What are the possible complications from meniscus repair surgery? The knee meniscus is a shock absorber that helps to protect the cartilage. Very few recommended...
