We sometimes use the A2M protein to treat patients with knee swelling and to provide cartilage protection in those with osteoarthritis. A recent study, however, suggests A2M may also protect cartilage in those with a much different type of arthritis:…

The common phrase age is just a state of mind may be a clever way of figuratively saying we’re only as old as we think or feel, but it may be more literal than we realized. The hypothalamus in the…

Today, we invite you into one of our interventional orthopedics procedure suites. Dr. Pitts will be performing an advanced image-guided stem cell injection into an L4–5 disc to treat a patient with an annular tear and low back pain. Watch…

We love following up with our patients to find out how they are doing weeks, months, and even years following their treatments. Perhaps the most exciting of these are those patients whose issues were so severe that even surgery had…

We know fish oil can raise our essential omega-3 intake, and we’ve covered studies before showing fish oil benefits not only to heart health but also joint health. Today, we are reviewing a study that adds another potential benefit to…

The polyunsaturated fatty acids omega-6 and omega-3 are essential for keeping our cells, brain, bones, skin, heart, and much more healthy. Many studies have shown that the omega-3 fatty acids available in fish oil may be beneficial to our joints…

Millions of people suffer from carpal tunnel syndrome, and carpal tunnel release is one of the most common surgeries performed today. Millions also struggle with chronic migraines. While we know carpal tunnel syndrome is a compression condition, there is also…

When Dr. Centeno first saw Don in the clinic, Don’s injured ankle was double the size of his other ankle. The MRI of his talus bone looked a bit like a bomb had exploded in this area of the ankle….

Activia, Dannon, Fage…we know them well. Even if you don’t work a daily serving of yogurt into your diet, you were probably visualizing the TV or magazine ads in your mind as we mentioned the brands. Most of you probably…

We have a list of surgeries that we consider surgeries that might accomplish one goal, but they create more damage in the process. Spinal decompression (aka laminectomy) is on that list. So today we’re going to dive into this issue….