Thomas Youm MD - Orthopaedic Surgeon

10/10/2025

Research Advances in Mesenchymal Stem Cells and Related Therapies for Rotator Cuff Tendon-to-Bone Healing.

Rotator cuff tears (RCTs) are a prevalent cause of shoulder dysfunction, with postoperative retearing remaining a significant challenge due to poor tendon-to-bone healing. Mesenchymal stem cells (MSCs), owing to their multipotency, immunomodulatory properties, and diverse tissue sources, have emerge...

10/06/2025

How to Get Rid of Sore Muscles: 10 Relief Tips.

It's common for your muscles to feel sore after a workout, particularly if it's a new exercise for you or a more intense session. Experts call this delayed-onset muscle soreness (DOMS), and it happens after physical activity that puts an unaccustomed load on your muscles. Whether muscle soreness is....

10/03/2025

XSTEM’s Knee Osteoarthritis Stem Cell Trial: Mid-Study Update, Safety and Positive Efficacy.

Xintela has released interim data from its ongoing clinical study evaluating its stem cell product, XSTEM, in patients with knee osteoarthritis. XSTEM is an allogeneic adipose stem cell therapy, consisting of integrin selected mesenchymal stem cells. At 18 months post-treatment, the company reports....

09/29/2025

8 Types of Shoulder Surgeries.

Common types of shoulder surgeries include rotator cuff repair, total shoulder replacement, and arthroscopy for conditions like frozen shoulder or impingement syndrome. In general, these and other shoulder procedures help treat shoulder injuries by repairing or replacing cartilage, tendons and ligam...

09/22/2025

Does running ruin your knees? And how old is too old to start?

You've probably heard that running is tough on your knees—and even that it can cause long-term damage. But is this true?

09/15/2025

A patient's own cartilage cells may be the key to promoting healing after hip surgery.

In their study published in the journal Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery, the research team collected cartilage removed during hip surgeries.

09/11/2025

Remember. Never forget. #911

09/08/2025

Understanding the differences between mobility and flexibility.

Mobility and flexibility are related but distinct. Improving flexibility and mobility may improve a person’s athletic performance and range of motion, and help to reduce the risk of injuries.

09/01/2025

Outcomes of total knee arthroplasty in people with diabetes: An overview of systematic reviews and meta-analysis.

Total knee arthroplasty (TKA) in people with diabetes is associated with increased risks of postoperative complications. This review evaluates how diabetes influences complication rates and overall outcomes following TKA.

09/01/2025

Happy Labor Day! We hope you and your family enjoy your time off!

08/25/2025

8 Tips for Healthy Bones.

It’s a fact of life: As you age, your bones become thinner and lose their density. Fortunately, you can take steps early on to strengthen your bone health and prevent osteopenia (bone thinning) and osteoporosis (late-stage bone loss). Bone health starts with proper nutrition, exercise and healthy ...

08/18/2025

Synovial fluid protein levels may predict osteochondral allograft transplantation outcomes.

Elevated levels of synovial fluid proteins may be associated with poor outcomes after osteochondral allograft transplantation. Synovial fluid protein levels may be used as a biomarker to predict outcomes.