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Osteoporosis vs. Osteoarthritis: Understanding the Difference
Many patients are surprised to learn that osteoporosis and osteoarthritis are completely different conditions, even though both affect the bones and become more common with age. Knowing the distinction can help you understand your symptoms, guide your treatment options, and protect your long-term bone and joint health. What Is Osteoporosis? Osteoporosis is a condition where the bones become weak, fragile, and more likely to break . It develops when the body loses bone fast
Ian Barrett
4 days ago2 min read


Orthobiologic Treatments New Frontier: Protein-Folding and "Virtual Cells"
About two weeks ago I discovered two exciting areas of AI research could reshape the future of regenerative orthopedics: AI-based protein modeling and virtual cell simulations. I knew that this technology was on the way but until recently I did no understand how far it had come. In a recent interview on A16Z with Mark Zuckerberg and Priscilla Chan (of Facebook fame) I learned what their Biohub project is working on in collaboration with multiple university research centers
Ian Barrett
Nov 72 min read


🧬 Peptide Injections and Musculoskeletal Health: An Orthopedic Surgeon’s Perspective
Introduction Over the past decade, peptide therapy has sparked growing interest across sports medicine, regenerative orthopedics, and wellness medicine. Peptides—short chains of amino acids that serve as cellular messengers—are being explored for their potential to promote healing and reduce inflammation in musculoskeletal injuries. As an orthopedic surgeon, I often receive questions about the role of peptide injections in enhancing recovery or supporting joint and soft-tissu
Ian Barrett
Nov 73 min read


Why Did My Meniscus Tear?
By an orthopedic surgeon who fixes a lot of knees—and spends even more time trying to protect the meniscus you were born with. This is...
Ian Barrett
Sep 263 min read
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