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Why Differences in Bone Marrow Aspirate Techniques Matter!

In a previous blog, I underscored the importance of the number of stem cells harvested during a bone marrow aspirate. Success is dose-dependent. The higher the number of stem cells the better the outcome. What Is Bone Marrow Aspirate? A bone marrow aspiration is a  medical procedure that uses a trocar (sharp-tipped instrument, shown at right) to cannulate the … Continued
knee instability

Check Your Knee Stability with 4 Simple Tests

Knee stability, and stability in general, is very important. Lack of knee stability can lead to more problems over time, such as pain and arthritis. What would cause you to suspect you have knee instability? You may notice your knee joint cracking or popping, or you might experience a sudden shift in the joint with … Continued

The Count Matters: Bone Marrow-Derived Mesenchymal Stem Cells

The Centeno-Schultz Clinic has been pioneering regenerative medicine and using bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells since 2005. We are committed to the highest level of medicine and patient care. As such, we feel it’s important to answer this question: Does the Number of Stem Cells Harvested and Injected Matter? Yes!  Bone marrow-derived mesenchymal stem cells … Continued
rotator cuff surgery

Athletes and Rotator Cuff Surgery Are a Bad Mix

Rotator cuff tears are very common in professional athletes, particularly those who play sports that involve throwing, such as basketball and baseball. So with the game and a career on the line, you’d think the world of traditional orthopedics would have an effective noninvasive solution to treating these players. After all, they’ve worked hard to … Continued
Lumbar Disc Herniation

Lumbar Disc Herniation? Another Success Story with Epidural PRP

At the Centeno Schultz Clinic, we acknowledge that the pain associated with lumbar disc herniation can be debilitating. It may be that unrelenting sharp knife in the lower part of your back or the burning electrical stabbing pain that travels from your buttock down to your ankle. Let’s get to it then. Let’s talk about … Continued
shoulder decompression surgery

You May Want to Reconsider Shoulder Decompression Surgery

Month after month, it seems we’re seeing more and more high-level research evidence showing many orthopedic surgeries just don’t work. Decompression surgery to release the shoulder is one of those. Understanding Shoulder Decompression With shoulder decompression, bone spurs and ligaments are released by cutting them away from the structures they are impinging upon. The idea … Continued
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Popliteal Aneurysm & Avoiding Toe Amputations

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic in Broomfield and Denver, Colorado, we acknowledge that the loss of a digit or limb can be a devastating psychological and physical event. There are many reasons for amputation. One is inadequate blood flow.  In the lower extremities, this can cause significant injury to both the nerves and vital structures, including … Continued
orthopedic stem cell treatment

How To Tell If An Orthopedic Stem Cell Treatment Is Legit

With clinics popping up in every community, plugging stem cells for just about any orthopedic problem that ails you, it can be difficult for patients to determine if the stem cell treatment being offered is the real deal. The short answer is, most are not, so it’s important for you to do your homework and … Continued
what you're getting with hip labrum surgery

What You’re Getting with Hip Labrum Surgery

Hip labrum surgery is a common procedure, and it typically is done for a labrum tear and hip impingement. It’s easy to assume that because a surgery is so common, there must be plenty of research backing it, so it must be the right solution for you. Unfortunately, however, with hip labrum surgery, supporting research … Continued
achilles tendon injuries

Why Surgery Is a Problem for Achilles Tendon Injuries

If you reach around behind your ankle and run your fingers from just above your heel bone to just below your calf muscle, you’ll feel a solid and very tight band of tissue known as the Achilles tendon. While it’s one of the strongest and biggest tendons in the human body, it can become overloaded, … Continued