Blog Archive From The Centeno-Schultz Clinic

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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

Meniscus Tear Recovery Time Without Surgery

Knee pain can arise from different structures including cartilage, ligaments and meniscus. What is a meniscus tear? How long is meniscus tear recovery time without surgery? Let’s dig in. What is a Knee Meniscus? The meniscus is a figure-eight fibrocartilage that acts as a shock absorber between your thigh and shin bones. There are … Continued

PRP Injection Knee Recovery Time

How long does it take to recover from a knee PRP injection? When can you walk? How long does it take for a knee PRP injection to work? Let’s dig into PRP injection knee recovery time. What Is PRP Injection Knee Recovery Time? To understand PRP injection knee recovery time you first have to understand … Continued

ACL Surgery Recovery vs Perc-ACLR

We invented the ACL knee stem cell injection procedure like we invented many of the same-day orthopedic injection procedures being offered today. What prompts this blog post is an e-mail from a patient who reported her results and recovery. Like many of our patients, she avoided an ACL surgery recovery through the Perc-ACLR procedure. Hence … Continued

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