Vulcan Shoulder Support
Specialized doctor discussed the use of Vulcan shoulder support and other therapies for shoulder injuries.
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Dramatic Shoulder Fracture Nonunion and AVN Stem Cell Treatment Results
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 nothing to offer them, yet they turned to interventional orthopedics and report successful outcomes following … Continued
Can You Enhance Your Workout Results with Fish Oil?
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 fish oil: more-effective exercise results. Let’s learn a little more about fish oil, and then … Continued
Omega-6 to Omega-3 Ratio: Controlling Knee Arthritis Pain
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 as well. Today, we’re going to review another study that digs in a bit deeper, … Continued
Rotator Cuff Stem Cell Treatment Keeps Crossfitter Going Strong
We’ve been performing stem cell injections in the shoulder longer than anyone else in the United States. Several years ago, Ann, a CrossFit enthusiast, tore her rotator cuff in her shoulder and was recommended for surgery. She wisely decided to research non-surgical alternatives for shoulder pain and made her way to our clinic. It’s been … Continued
Are Migraines and Carpal Tunnel Syndrome Related?
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 recent evidence that migraines, not historically thought to be a compression issue, may be associated … Continued
Severely Damaged Ankle Exceeds Expectations Following Stem Cell Treatment
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. His severely damaged ankle was also very arthritic, we weren’t certain stem cells could help, … Continued
The Benefits Of Contrast Dye In PRP And Stem Cell Injections
There is an alarming trend in metropolitan Denver, where PRP and stem cell injections are being performed under X-ray without contrast dye. What Is Contrast? Contrast is a radiographic dye that highlights a given area when injected under X-ray. Why Would You Use Contrast Dye? Contrast is critical as it provides two important pieces of … Continued
Is Yogurt Really as Good for Us as We Think?
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 even know to be sure to check those yogurt labels for the wording or symbol … Continued
Spinal Decompression May Fix One Problem but Creates Another
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. Spinal Decompression Is Damage to Accomplish a Goal First what, exactly is a spinal decompression? … Continued