The Centeno-Schultz Blog

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Tommy John Surgery Success Rate

Injury to the ulnar collateral ligament in the arm and the surgical procedure commonly used to "repair" it is called the Tommy John Surgery. Dr. Schultz discusses complications, return to play and decline in performance, shorter career, and re-injury.

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Ankle Replacement Recovery

Ankle replacement surgery is replacement of the damaged ankle joint with an artificial joint called a prosthesis. Dr. Schultz discusses the recovery and important complications which include infection, adjacent joint arthritis and very short life of ankle prosthesis which places patients at risk for additional surgeries.

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Rotator Cuff Surgery Recovery Timeline

If you’re considering surgery for a rotator cuff tear, an important thing to consider is how long the recovery will take and what’s involved in the procedure.  But let’s begin with the rotator cuff itself. What Is the Rotator Cuff? The rotator cuff is a group of four muscles and tendons that stabilize the ball … Continued

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Red Tail Wellness Centers Review: Stem Cells?

As part of a new series, I’ll be spending some time trying to review the local “stem cell” clinic offerings to help you figure out high from low-quality offerings. My first installment is a Red Tail wellness flyer sent to me by a local physical therapist. We have treated him and his family so he … Continued

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What to Expect from Shoulder Replacement Recovery

Many patients avoid shoulder replacement because they are concerned about shoulder replacement recovery. So what should you expect? How long does it take to recover from a shoulder replacement? Is shoulder replacement surgery successful? Let’s dig in. What is Shoulder Replacement Surgery? Shoulder replacement surgery, also known as shoulder arthroplasty, can be a transformative procedure … Continued

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Chronic Shoulder Instability

Chronic shoulder instability is a serious condition that is often misdiagnosed and mismanaged. Dr. Schultz discusses chronic shoulder instability,it causes and nonsurgical treatment options.

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Stem Cell Therapy for Neck Pain

Does stem cell therapy for neck pain work? This is one of those areas where there are some things that likely work to help neck pain, but most of what’s being offered is not what it seems. Let’s dig in. What Causes Neck Pain Before we get too much into stem cell therapy for neck … Continued

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Hip Labrum Surgery Recovery

Hip pain can be debilitating eroding one’s function and quality of life.  What is the hip labrum?  What is hip labrum surgery?  What is hip labrum surgery recovery? Let’s dig in. What is Hip Labrum? The hip joint is a ball-socket joint with the acetabulum being the shallow socket.  The labrum is a ring of … Continued

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Aging Athlete Series: Episode 5 – Do You Snore?

I snore a bit. Not anything serious (unless I’m on my back which causes my wife to relocate elsewhere). I know I have minor sleep apnea, so should I treat it? So, I thought it would be a great addition to the Aging Athlete series. Let’s dig in. Denial Ain’t Just a River in Egypt … Continued

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Plantar Plate Injury

A plantar plate injury is a surprisingly common problem and one, in my experience, that often goes undiagnosed. What is it and how can you fix it? Does it always need surgery? Let’s dig in. What is a Plantar Plate Injury? The toes have some special reinforcement on the bottom of the joint called the … Continued

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