Episode 21- Case Study: Bone Marrow Concentrate Stem Cells for Knee Arthritis Patient Background Dr. Siddharth Tambar, an expert in regenerative medicine and rheumatology, shares the case of a 46-year-old construction worker with progressive knee pain. Despite conservative treatments like steroid injections and anti-inflammatory medications, the patient continued to experience significant pain due to moderate osteoarthritis in his left knee. Diagnosis and Treatment Selection An MRI revealed not ...
May 23, 2025•8 min
What's Causing Your Thumb Pain? The Importance of Thumbs Our thumbs are key parts of our hands. Opposable thumbs allow us to use tools and our hands more dynamically. When they hurt, it’s not just about the pain, but also the functional limitations it causes. Potential Causes of Thumb Pain Joint Issues Thumb pain can stem from joint issues. This can be due to wear and tear arthritis from overuse over many years, or inflammation from conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, gout, or other types of i...
May 21, 2025•5 min
Why Does Your Front / Side Hip Hurt When You Sleep at Night? A common complaint among many people is experiencing pain at nighttime when sleeping on one side or the other. To figure out what's causing this, there are a couple of things you need to do. Differentiating the Pain Location The first step is to differentiate between pain on the side of the hip (lateral hip) versus pain in the front of the hip. Pain in the front of the hip is more commonly associated with the hip joint, the labrum, or ...
May 19, 2025•5 min
Can Rotator Cuff Injuries Get Better Without Surgery? A common question that patients have is whether a rotator cuff injury can get better without surgery. What is the Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of muscles and tendons around the shoulder that provide strength and control. These four muscles start at the scapula and wrap around the shoulder, allowing a full range of motion, power, and stability. This incredible structure, however, is prone to injuries. Types of Rotator Cuff Injurie...
May 16, 2025•5 min
Who Should You Consult for Osteoarthritis? Discover the Specialists You Need to Know In the vast landscape of osteoarthritis care, finding the right medical specialist can be difficult to navigate. But fear not! Read this blog and watch the video to illuminate the path forward. The Specialist Spectrum: Who's Who in Osteoarthritis Care Within the realm of medical specialties, rheumatologists stand out as experts in inflammatory arthritis, including osteoarthritis. Their arsenal includes injection...
May 14, 2025•5 min
On this episode of the Regenerative Medicine Report Dr Siddharth Tambar discusses the use of PRP in someone with knee osteoarthritis. --- https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/regenerative-medicine-report/id1480305331
Jan 06, 2025•5 min•Ep. 16
Dr Siddharth Tambar discusses what you should look for in your regenerative medicine physician, how to determine appropriate expertise, and what criteria in your physician and clinic will give you an optimal outcome. To learn more, see https://www.ChicagoArthritis.com
Aug 07, 2024•13 min•Ep. 15
Issues with Shoulder Impingement surgery Shoulder impingement results in pain with lifting your arm above your head. The typical surgery for this involves shaving the acromion bone to make more room for the rotator cuff to more freely move. But does this surgery work? A recent article from the British Journal of Sports Medicine shows that shoulder impingement surgery is no better than physical therapy alone or a diagnostic procedure where no intervention is done. What does this mean to you if yo...
Oct 17, 2020•8 min
How to treat Chronic Injuries- Regenerative Medicine approach We all have chronic injuries. Even after recovering from an acute injury the involved area is more prone to long term degeneration, instability, and pain. In this video I discuss a healthier approach to managing chronic injuries that includes a regenerative medicine perspective. Key concepts include treating stability and inflammation. I also discuss a patient with chronic knee issues who with regenerative medicine has been able to co...
Oct 17, 2020•8 min
On Episode 12 of the Regenerative Medicine Report:Advanced imaging for arthritis and tendinitis. Pros and Cons. How to use smartly. Examples: -Joint instability. -Joint inflammation/early rheumatoid arthritis. -Targeting treatment in shoulder arthritis.
Jul 28, 2020•14 min
Episode 11- Bone Spurs and Regenerative Medicine- Weekly Education Broadcast- Replay 20200720 -Bone Spurs, when are they significant? -Instability and Regenerative medicine. -Cases where bone spurs are not significant and can just be followed. -Cases where treating can be helpful- calcific tendinitis, tendon impingement. Instability, Calcifications, and When are bone spurs significant.
Jul 26, 2020•11 min
Episode 10 of the Regenerative Medicine Report- Platelet Rich Plasma treatment for various knee conditions, including knee osteoarthritis, tendinitis, and ligament injuries. Siddharth Tambar MD discusses how we are currently using PRP for various knee issues, best practices, and how to get the best possible result. Show notes at: RegenerativeMedicineReport.com
Feb 26, 2020•26 min
Episode 9 Regenerative Medicine Report- Interview with Sairam Atluri MD On this episode of the Regenerative Medicine Report, Siddharth Tambar M.D. interviews Sairam Atluri M.D. Topics discussed include regenerative medicine treatments for the spine, specifically focused on bone marrow aspirate concentrate derived stem cell treatments for lower back pain. To see show notes, see RegenerativeMedicineReport.com
Feb 12, 2020•31 min
Episode 8 of the Regenerative Medicine Report- A Shoulder to Cry OnOn this episode of the Regenerative Medicine Report, Siddharth Tambar MD is interviewed by Trevor Turner MD on the Orthobiologics Podcast. We discuss shoulder problems and a regenerative medicine approach. #regenerativemedicine #shoulder #regenerativemedicinereport Show notes: Regenerativemedicinereport.com
Jan 29, 2020•40 min
Episode 7- Interview with Orlando Landrum MD On this episode of the Regenerative Medicine Report I interview Orlando Landrum MD. We talk about regenerative medicine and orthobiologic treatment options for lower back pain. More from Chicago Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine: Blog: www.ChicagoArthritis.com/blog Podcast: www.RegenerativeMedicineReport.com Our Social Media Channels: www.ChicagoArthritis.com/Info
Jan 08, 2020•40 min
Episode 6: Interview by Edward Loniewski at Cellular Healing On this episode of the Regenerative Medicine Report I am interviewed by Edward Loniewski MD at Cellular Healing. Topics discussed include my initial entry into regenerative medicine, how the field is changing and growing, and Dr Loniewski is entertaining and interesting on his own. — More from Chicago Arthritis and Regenerative Medicine: Blog: www.ChicagoArthritis.com/blog Podcast: www.RegenerativeMedicineReport.com Our Social Media Ch...
Dec 13, 2019•23 min
Episode 5: Biotensegrity On this episode of the Regenerative Medicine Report Siddharth Tambar MD discusses the concept of biotensegrity within the framework of understanding the musculoskeletal system and regenerative medicine treatments. Tweet me @ChiArthritis To see show notes: RegenerativeMedicineReport.com
Oct 21, 2019•18 min
Episode 4: Interview with Dr Don Buford On this episode of the Regenerative Medicine Report Don Buford MD is interviewed by Siddharth Tambar MD. Dr Buford is an Orthopedic surgeon at the Sports Medicine Clinic of North Texas, founder of the Dallas PRP and Stem cell institute, founder of the Las Vegas Orthobiologic and MSK Ultrasound Course, and one of the founding Editors of the Biologic Orthopedic Journal. Topics discussed include Dr Buford’s involvement in regenerative medicine and how he util...
Oct 06, 2019•36 min
Orthobiologics are a pillar concepts in the field of regenerative medicine. This episode covers Orthobiologics from a definitional standpoint, specific treatments that are available to be used, and differences between them. Definitely some important concepts to understand here to make sense of regenerative medicine. Send me your thoughts and questions. To learn more, check out the show notes at RegenerativeMedicineReport.com
Sep 25, 2019•17 min
Episode 2 of the Regenerative Medicine Report comes with a big time interview. Dr Chris Centeno the founder of Regenexx and the Interventional Orthopedics Foundation is the interview guest with Siddharth Tambar MD. We discuss the founding of Regenexx, the development of Regenerative Medicine over the last 15 years, and the potential future of the field. Enjoy! To see show notes, go to RegenerativeMedicineReport.com
Sep 15, 2019•27 min
Welcome to the Regenerative Medicine Report, the show that focuses on musculoskeletal wellness including treatment of arthritis, tendinitis, injuries, and back pain with orthobiologic treatments including platelet rich plasma and bone marrow derived stem cells. In episode 1 Siddharth Tambar MD discusses what the new podcast is all about, what to expect, show format, and all the greatness to expect with the new show! To see show notes go to RegenerativeMedicineReport.com
Sep 09, 2019•9 min
