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
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
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
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
EDS treatment for pain
Busy clinic week with several patients from aboard with a single question? Is there an Ehlers-Danlos syndrome (EDS) treatment for pain? Is there treatment for EDS pain? What is EDS? A group of inherited disorders that affect and weaken the connective tissues such as tendons and ligaments (1). Primary sites of involvement include skin, joint … Continued
Colorado Athlete Avoids Surgery With The Perc-ACLR
The Anterior Cruciate Ligament (ACL) is a key ligament in the knee that resists forward movement and rotation and as such is a key stabilizer. In 2005, we at Centeno-Schultz Clinic invented ACL stem cell injections to better treat it.. Tear of the ACL is a significant injury as it destabilizes the knee, compromises function, … Continued
Is There an Age Limit to Stem Cell Therapy?
Many patients ask about old age and stem cells. What happens to stem cells as we age? Is there an age limit to stem cell therapy? Let’s dig in. Seminars on Stem Cell Therapy A common sales pitch in many stem cell therapy seminars involves old age and stem cells. These clinics often claim that … Continued
A+ Report Card from Department of Regulatory Agencies
Integrity and commitment to the highest quality of care is critical. This standard allows for the development and advancement of the best clinical practices and clinical outcomes. This is what we all want for ourselves, families and loved ones. We want to know that our physician is fully present and is committed to our care. … Continued
Pharma And Device Companies: You Can’t Buy Our Opinion
Pharmaceutical and medical device companies advertise extensively across all mediums to include radio, print, news and social media. A new drug with a seductive name that is proclaimed to be the best and most comprehensive treatment for x, y and z is released almost monthly. Patients are depicted engaging with their families and physical activity … Continued