The Centeno-Schultz Blog

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Success Rate of Stem Cell Therapy for Hips?

What’s the success rate of stem cell therapy for hips? You would be surprised that while we can help many problems with orthobiologics, there are some hip problems that can’t be helped. So let’s dig in to make sure you don’t get scammed. What Can Go Wrong in the Hips that Can Cause Pain? There … Continued

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The Aging Athlete: Taking Some of My Own Medicine-Episode 2

I needed some ProActive injections done, so this is a dose of my own medicine. This is part of the ProActive approach I discussed last week (from the book). So the first tip is to fix small problems while they’re small. You can see in the video what I had done. These were all platelet … Continued

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Let’s Break it Again: Stem Cell Therapy for Broken Bones

Stem Cell Therapy for Broken Bones – That’s a Thing? Fractures of the long bones occur commonly and include the humerus, radius, ulna, femur,  tibia, and fibula.  Often times they require surgery with insertion of rods or plates.  Unfortunately despite patients’ and surgeons’ best efforts, oftentimes these fractures fail to heal.  The all to common … Continued

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Neck Fusion Problems Years Later – 10 Complications to Be Wary Of

Stabbing, persistent neck pain can be disabling. Patients often turn to neck fusion, a surgical procedure, in the hopes of eliminating the pain. While the procedure aims to address chronic neck pain, it is crucial to recognize potential complications that may arise even years after the surgery. Understanding these complications is essential for patients.  Let’s … Continued

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Tips and Tricks for the Aging Athlete! Episode 1

I am now officially 56. I can no longer claim to be in my early 50s! So how do you stay active as you age? In this tips and tricks for the aging athlete series, I’ll go over what I do to stay active. Getting Old is Not for Sissies Man, it’s tough getting old. … Continued

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Stem Cells for Knees?

Are stem cells for knee effective? Dr. Centeno reviews the research for you and digests it to answer this important question.

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How to Treat Ankle Sprains

Have you ever stepped off the curb wrong and rolled your ankle that resulted in pain and swelling? If you have, it’s important to learn what may be causing the pain and swelling, will it heal, and how to treat ankle sprains if it doesn’t. What Is an Ankle Sprain? An ankle sprain is an … Continued

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Physical Therapy After Stem Cell Injections

One of the most common questions I get asked every day in the clinic is what are my instructions for physical therapy after stem cell injections? As a physician who was the first in many cases to perform many common orthopedic stem cell injection procedures, I’ve had a decade and a half to figure out … Continued

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Rib Fracture Surgery – Thoracic Spine Series

Rib Fracture Surgery – Can It Put You at Risk for Additional Fractures? Your Rib Cage Is Important Your rib cage is a vital area that protects the lungs and provides structure for the muscles that allow you to breathe. Rib fractures, which are surprisingly common, often result from some type of blunt force trauma … Continued

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Non-Surgical Treatment Options for Partial ACL Tears

Injuries to ACL are life-changing as witnessed by professional athletes who fail to return to high-level play after ACL surgery. The frequency of anterior cruciate ligament (ACL) injuries (aka “partial ACL tears”) are increasing and an estimated 150,000 ACL reconstructions performed per year in the United States (1). What is the ACL? The Anterior Cruciate … Continued

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