Knee Archives

Did Your Recent Knee Injection Actually Accelerate the Degeneration?

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, safety is first and foremost. As physicians we have a responsibility to our patients and community to do no harm. To that extent, we asked a key question in 2016. Do commonly injected local anesthetics harm stem cells? You know, those medicines used to numb an area? The short answer is YES! We … Continued

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

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

Regenexx PRP Treatment Keeps Jiu-Jitsu Athlete In The Game

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, we acknowledge that a knee injury can be a game changer. Surgical repair of the ACL is associated with significant problems, which include the following: Jiu-Jitsu Athlete’s Knee Injury and Treatment BC is a 41-year-old jiu-jitsu competitor who sustained an injury to his right knee after a hyperextension injury that was … Continued

You May Not Be Satisfied With Your Meniscus Surgery

You’ve been having some knee pain, so your physician sends you for an MRI of the knee. The radiologist reports findings of a meniscus tear, and your doctor recommends meniscus repair. You’re first question is likely, Will this fix my knee pain? If it does, you are likely to be happy with your meniscus surgery, … Continued

71-Year-Old Avoids Knee Replacement With Regenexx Stem Cells

Skiing, cycling, or running is a way of life for many. Early mountain ascents up switchbacks or 30- to 40-mile bicycle rides are weekly occurrences. Weekends and holidays are organized around extending physical limits and or reducing times. Knee pain can seriously compromise an individual’s ability to ski, cycle, or run. Swelling and weakness can … Continued

A Knee Replacement May Not Relieve Your Knee Pain

Knee pain in patients with knee arthritis can become quite debilitating at times, affecting function and quality of life. It’s understandable that if your doctor determines the solution is a knee replacement for knee pain and is offering you a shiny, brand-spanking-new knee and you’ve lived with pain for a long time, you might be … Continued

6 Reasons You Should Rethink That ACL Surgery

Why should you avoid ACL surgery? With the introduction of interventional orthopedics, the traditional world of elective orthopedic surgery is changing, much like the traditional world of cardiac surgery did a few decades ago when interventional cardiology entered the scene. In the not too distant future, much of elective orthopedic surgery will be replaced by … Continued

Surgery to Lengthen a Tight Calf Muscle?

There are many surgeries out there that just don’t make sense, and surgery to lengthen a tight calf muscle has to fall near the top of the list. The medical term for this surgery is gastrocnemius recession. The gastrocnemius is the larger of the two calf muscles. Is spans the back of the lower leg … Continued

Consequences of Meniscus Surgery: Progression of Knee Arthritis

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, we are committed to providing image-guided injections of PRP and stem cells for common orthopedic conditions so that patients can avoid surgery. Orthopedic surgery is associated with a number of complications, which include, but are not limited to, infection, escalation in pain, deep vein thrombus and failure. A patient I saw … Continued