<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Regen Experts]]></title><description><![CDATA[Spine and Joint orthobiologic physician in Dallas and Plano offering Image-guided care and nonsurgical options for back, neck, knee and joint pain.]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/blog</link><generator>RSS for Node</generator><lastBuildDate>Sat, 17 Oct 2026 16:04:17 GMT</lastBuildDate><atom:link href="https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/blog-feed.xml" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><item><title><![CDATA[ORTHOBIOLOGICS DIGEST No. 6 October 12 2026                           Longevity, Artificial Intelligence, PRP, and the Biology of Aging Joints]]></title><description><![CDATA[What Does It Really Mean to Age Well?



A few days ago, a video appeared in my TikTok feed featuring Bryan Johnson, the technology entrepreneur who has become famous for his efforts to reverse biological aging.

Johnson was discussing how some measurements of his cardiovascular and respiratory fitness resemble those of an 18-year-old.

My immediate thought was:

What about his joints?]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/orthobiologics-digest-no-6-october-12-2026-longevity-artificial-intellig</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6acc2949600a7efb2159de11</guid><category><![CDATA[Orthobiologic Digest]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 12 Oct 2026 01:46:20 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668915_81ad86efe49944e5bbfb19d353baf653~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knee Replacement Alternatives in Dallas &#38; Plano: Robert’s Experience  ]]></title><description><![CDATA[My pain is gone and I'm doing great in both knees. Robert was a candidate
for knee replacement
in both knees.
I treated both knees
several months apart
with intraosseous bone
marrow concentrate.
Along with PRP to
selected soft
tissue structures.
It has been about
eight months since we
treated his first
knee and about four
months since we
treated his second.]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/knee-replacement-alternatives-in-dallas-plano-robert-s-experience</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac7bde586e1da51f6f93790</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Oct 2026 16:20:33 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/5BG2qq4gMSA" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orthobiologics Digest™ Can diet affect PRP? ]]></title><description><![CDATA[Orthobiologics continues to evolve at the intersection of biology, biomechanics, technology, and clinical judgment. This week’s five stories range from a question I never expected TikTok to make me investigate, whether what we eat could affect our own PRP, to long term intraosseous BMC data in ankle osteoarthritis, tendon health, robotic blood draws, and the increasingly important question of when medical testing is thoughtful medicine rather than “too much.” ]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/orthobiologics-digest-can-diet-affect-prp</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ac1e5719e271d6154c81668</guid><category><![CDATA[Orthobiologic Digest]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 04 Oct 2026 23:15:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668915_232c4757fccf4618b6f86a47edbe2776~mv2.png/v1/fit/w_1000,h_941,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[ORTHOBIOLOGICS DIGEST™]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORTHOBIOLOGICS DIGEST™ September 28, 2026 | No. 4 Research. Evidence. Perspective. Curated and interpreted by Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Orthobiologics Digest™ brings together research and news about regenerative medicine, joint and spine preservation, and musculoskeletal health. I explain what the evidence shows, where its limits remain, and how I think about it as a physician in practice since 1989 with experience in anesthesiology and image-guided procedures. This issue considers careful...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/orthobiologics-digest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6ab92219e3d6523193081915</guid><category><![CDATA[Orthobiologic Digest]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 03:32:14 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668915_a02852e121ee4b6f9f7713003edca66d~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Orthobiologic Digest™]]></title><description><![CDATA[Dr. Deborah Westergaard examines emerging osteoarthritis research, PRP and bone marrow concentrate stem cell guidance, spine injection precision, GLP-1 muscle and tendon questions, and myofascial pain. This Orthobiologic Digest explores what the evidence means for patients considering joint and spine care in Dallas and Plano.]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/orthobiologic-digest-2</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaf872c7c72e845809d4411</guid><category><![CDATA[Orthobiologic Digest]]></category><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 16:34:12 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668915_0d5bbedfe33b41f0841eaed4912bf5f1~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Can You Avoid Joint Replacement in Dallas? Why I Want Women to Know They Have Options]]></title><description><![CDATA[I want women to know their options while they still have options. Dr. Deborah Westergaard explains why she placed an advertisement in D Magazine and what women in Dallas and Plano should ask about PRP, bone marrow concentrate and personalized joint preservation before considering joint replacement or spine surgery.
]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/can-you-avoid-joint-replacement-in-dallas-why-i-want-women-to-know-they-have-options</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aaf555b4bf77120a3fa659c</guid><pubDate>Sun, 20 Sep 2026 05:14:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/UMG6J9J6k6M" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[         ORTHOBIOLOGIC DIGEST™ ]]></title><description><![CDATA[ORTHOBIOLOGIC DIGEST™ September 14, 2026 Research. Evidence. Perspective. Curated by Deborah Westergaard, MD Orthobiologic medicine is moving quickly. Every week, new studies, media stories and social-media claims appear about PRP, bone marrow concentrate, stem cells, joint preservation and regenerative medicine. Some are genuinely exciting. Some raise more questions than they answer. And sometimes an interesting piece of science becomes a much bigger claim by the time it reaches social...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/orthobiologic-digest-1</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6aa7281cb9063cb2b78ce164</guid><category><![CDATA[Orthobiologic Digest]]></category><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 13 Sep 2026 23:22:24 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668915_7d52ac13ba7c4a4582ef93822d4e271e~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_1000,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[              Orthobiologic Digest ]]></title><description><![CDATA[September 8,2026 | Curated clinical and regulatory news with commentary from Deborah Westergaard, MD About the Orthobiologic Digest The Orthobiologic Digest is a patient-friendly review of research and news in regenerative musculoskeletal medicine, joint preservation, PRP, bone marrow concentrate, cell therapy, and related regulatory developments. I select stories that I think matter, explain what they actually show in plain language, and add my perspective as a physician in practice since...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/orthobiologic-digest</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9f7f7af461d5f63d5b5a16</guid><category><![CDATA[Orthobiologic Digest]]></category><pubDate>Tue, 08 Sep 2026 03:35:31 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="https://static.wixstatic.com/media/668915_8921ecd083e54751934dd9b658c1317f~mv2.jpg/v1/fit/w_1000,h_731,al_c,q_80/file.png" length="0" type="image/png"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Lumbar Degenerative Disc Disease Treatment in Dallas: A Patient’s Nine-Month Story]]></title><description><![CDATA[

What happens when lumbar degenerative disc disease begins taking away your sleep, mobility, work, and time with your family?]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/lumbar-degenerative-disc-disease-treatment-in-dallas-a-patient-s-nine-month-story</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a9e1178c6495acaaf32a6ff</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 01:36:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/sFDZeb0woW0" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Sometimes the Patient's Voice Is Part of the Safety System: What to Know About Sedation for PRP and Bone Marrow Concentrate Procedures]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Dallas | Regen Experts Dallas &#38; Plano What to Know About Sedation for PRP and Bone Marrow Concentrate Procedures You have probably had the experience of describing something about your own body and watching it get filed away as background noise. Something aches. You mention it. You get told it is arthritis, it is age, it is what happens. Somewhere in there, the thing you actually said stops being information and starts being a complaint. I think about that a lot,...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/sometimes-the-patient-s-voice-is-part-of-the-safety-system-what-to-know-about-sedation-for-prp-and</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a8a463ef46f94d7c1a2c45c</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 30 Aug 2026 15:56:41 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/K7n1NJwT3Gg" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[AI in Regenerative Medicine: Can Technology Help Preserve Your Joints?]]></title><description><![CDATA[Artificial intelligence may be learning to design new proteins. But it still cannot look at your knee, understand the life you want to protect, and decide which structure may actually be driving your pain. By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Dallas | Regen Experts Dallas &#38; Plano Can Technology Help Preserve Your Joints? Lately, I have noticed something interesting. My patients are asking me about artificial intelligence—not with fear, but with genuine curiosity. Recently, a patient looked up from...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/ai-in-regenerative-medicine-can-technology-help-preserve-your-joints</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a87b87966245cbb70d816a5</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 21 Aug 2026 02:41:01 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtube.com/shorts/Nj6k32x5Drg?feature=share" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Regenerative Spine Treatment Dallas: Why Imaging Guidance Matters as Much as the Biologic]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Regen Experts | Dallas and Plano Short answer: Imaging guidance helps confirm that a spinal injection reaches its intended target. Fluoroscopy can show needle depth and contrast spread, while ultrasound provides information about surrounding soft tissues. At Regen Experts in Dallas and Plano, Dr. Deborah Westergaard reviews imaging and performs an examination to assess whether regenerative spine treatment may be appropriate for selected patients.  Regenerative...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/regenerative-spine-treatment-dallas-why-imaging-guidance-matters-as-much-as-the-biologic</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a81bd1a68f1938b2e2f09f3</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 16 Aug 2026 23:51:50 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/xu1dcQncwRA" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydrodissection for Chronic Knee Pain: Why Treating the Nerve May Not Be Enough]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Regen Experts | Dallas and Plano Short answer: Treating a nerve may not address the joint problem causing chronic knee pain. Hydrodissection may help selected patients with nerve irritation, while bone stress, ligament instability, or meniscal injury may require a different approach. At Regen Experts in Dallas and Plano, Dr. Deborah Westergaard uses examination, MRI review, and ultrasound to evaluate potential pain sources. If the Nerve Carries the Pain, Should We...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/hydrodissection-for-chronic-knee-pain-why-treating-the-nerve-may-not-be-enough</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a77c8492dc76a37da426537</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Sun, 09 Aug 2026 04:16:58 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/nFN_dbKKZIw" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Hydrodissection Dallas: Why the Right Diagnosis Matters More Than the Procedure]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Regen Experts | Dallas and Plano Short answer: Hydrodissection may be appropriate for selected patients with peripheral nerve entrapment, but diagnosis must come first. Similar symptoms can arise from the spine, multiple compression sites, or surrounding musculoskeletal structures. At Regen Experts in Dallas and Plano, Dr. Deborah Westergaard evaluates the nerve pathway and potential contributing structures before deciding whether hydrodissection fits the problem....]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/hydrodissection-dallas-why-the-right-diagnosis-matters-more-than-the-procedure</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a6d55b21d639f4a7cc46c7b</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 23:09:45 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/668915_88f510132ba34ed394d40654955e5328/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[PRP Injections in Dallas: Mitochondria, Morning Light, and a Good Excuse for a Convertible]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Dallas | Regen Experts Dallas &#38; Plano Perhaps buying a convertible in middle age or while heading toward retirement is not a crisis after all. Perhaps it is simply a very enjoyable reason to get outside, put the top down, and experience the morning light. That does not make a convertible a medical treatment. But morning light, healthy sleep, regular movement, good nutrition, and metabolic health all contribute to the environment in which your body functions and...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/prp-injections-in-dallas-mitochondria-morning-light-and-a-good-excuse-for-a-convertible</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a725ae4277d47c355d12060</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 05 Aug 2026 00:32:21 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://youtu.be/9KJtcISr9hI" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Knee Arthritis Treatment Dallas: Are We Treating the Wrong Part of the Knee?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Dallas | Regen Experts Dallas &#38; Plano Sometimes. Knee arthritis involves more than cartilage. The bone beneath the cartilage, the joint lining, the meniscus, and the ligaments can all contribute to pain. At Regen Experts in Dallas and Plano, Dr. Deborah Westergaard uses MRI, ultrasound, and examination to identify which structures may be involved before recommending treatment. Treating Knee Arthritis in Dallas For decades, the conventional explanation for knee...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/knee-arthritis-treatment-dallas-are-we-treating-the-wrong-part-of-the-knee</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3577612e4e04fc71b4b084</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Wed, 22 Jul 2026 05:08:19 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/668915_22f9219c49144b38b3e393c4aeb9c15d/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Back Pain Treatment Without Surgery: Why I Moved Beyond Routine Nerve Burning]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Dallas | Regen Experts Dallas &#38; Plano If you've been told that nerve burning—also known as radiofrequency ablation (RFA) or rhizotomy is your next step for chronic back pain, you may wonder whether it is your only option. For many years, I performed these procedures myself. Today, I do not. That decision was not based on a single study or a single patient. It came from experience gained in practice since 1989, an evolving understanding of spinal biomechanics, and...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/back-pain-treatment-without-surgery-why-i-moved-beyond-routine-nerve-burning</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3558a02e4e04fc71b44e9a</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 02:06:53 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/668915_02ea6e83c5bd462fbaf969942273b9a5/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Avoiding Surgery in Dallas: Are You Looking for Pain Relief or a Structural Solution?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Dallas | Regen Experts Dallas &#38; Plano Many patients come to my office after months—or years—of pursuing treatments designed primarily to reduce pain. Pain relief matters. But if your goal is to avoid surgery, preserve function, and maintain an active lifestyle, an important question must be asked: Are we treating pain, or are we identifying the structures responsible for the pain? For many patients, those are not the same thing. About Dr. Westergaard: What Makes...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/avoiding-surgery-in-dallas-are-you-looking-for-pain-relief-or-a-structural-solution</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3a64095886dd76233b8fd5</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 04 Jul 2026 19:20:44 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/668915_69800f3fae1147d1a01e1f11a378018a/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[What If We Have Been Treating the Wrong Part of Knee Arthritis?]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Westergaard, MD | Regen Experts | Dallas and Plano Short answer: Focusing only on cartilage may overlook other contributors to knee arthritis pain. The bone beneath cartilage, meniscus, ligaments, and joint lining can also affect symptoms and function. At Regen Experts in Dallas and Plano, Dr. Deborah Westergaard uses examination and imaging review to assess the whole joint before discussing appropriate treatment options. What If We Have Been Treating the Wrong Part of Knee...]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/what-if-we-have-been-treating-the-wrong-part-of-knee-arthritis</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3a6bee5886dd76233b9263</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Fri, 03 Jul 2026 00:36:30 GMT</pubDate><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item><item><title><![CDATA[Medical Breakthroughs Don't Wait for Insurance: Why Today's Orthobiologic Research May Change the Future of Joint Preservation]]></title><description><![CDATA[By Deborah Westergaard, M.D. Dallas | Regen Experts Dallas &#38; Plano If I Could Go Back to 2008... If I could travel back to 2008, I would ask my younger self one simple question. "Should I have one more conversation before having hip surgery?" At that time, the procedures I perform today simply weren't available. The landmark intraosseous bone marrow concentrate research hadn't yet been published. Physicians weren't discussing subchondral bone as an important contributor to osteoarthritis....]]></description><link>https://www.regenexpertsmd.com/post/medical-breakthroughs-don-t-wait-for-insurance-why-today-s-orthobiologic-research-may-change-the-fu</link><guid isPermaLink="false">6a3e6a0550f05851ad3f719b</guid><category><![CDATA[Patient Education]]></category><pubDate>Sat, 27 Jun 2026 13:13:46 GMT</pubDate><enclosure url="http://video.wixstatic.com/video/668915_41d891d747e845dcba43c36e65a69450/1080p/mp4/file.mp4" length="0" type="video"/><dc:creator>Deborah Westergaard, M.D.</dc:creator></item></channel></rss>