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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

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, honesty and integrity forms the foundation of everything we do. As with any medical procedure and treatment, not every patient will be a good candidate for stem cell therapy. This is why we provide a candidacy status to our patients right up front. You need to be able to make an … Continued

Torn tendons in foot are a common cause of pain and disability. The Achilles tendon is a frequently torn tendon in foot. The Achilles tendon is a thick band of fibrous tissue that connects the gastrocnemius muscle to the heel bone. It is the largest tendon in the human body. Contraction of the gastrocnemius muscle … Continued

Achilles tendon problems can significantly limit your activity level, and this can be particularly concerning if you are a high-level athlete. Missing out on training due to an injury can be not only physically draining but also mentally draining. One such example is of an Achilles tendinitis was in a seven-time Ironman triathlete patient of … Continued

Our ankles carry the weight of our entire body and manage movement and motion with every step we take. They are easily among the most stressed joints in the body, so it’s easy to understand that ankle pain, particularly along the outside of the ankle, is quite common. Why the outside of the ankle? When … Continued

Whether you’re a new runner, life-long runner, young runner, old runner, or anything in between, running injuries can happen. While running injuries are certainly most common in the feet, legs, and hips, they can occur in the upper body as well as the vibrational impact from the foot striking the ground moves up the body. … Continued

More than any other joint, our ankles bear the burden of all of our body weight. The ankles aren’t large weight-bearing joints, like our hips or knees; comparatively speaking, the ankles are rather small for the tasks they are assigned to do. If the ankles are normal and healthy and there isn’t a weight issue … Continued

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, we appreciate the pain, discouragement, and frustration associated with an injury. It can be heartbreaking when an injury takes one away from his or her passion and athletic colleagues. We also acknowledge that for best clinical results, one must look beyond a given joint and take a more global approach. This … Continued

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, we are committed to advancing the field of regenerative medicine. To that extent we are engaged in ongoing research, publications, and education. Each year, the Centeno-Schultz Clinic accepts highly qualified applicants into our one-year fellowship program. Our teaching does not end there! Last weekend Drs. Schultz and Hyzy were the lead … Continued

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