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Steroid Shots for Arthritis Are a Bad Combination
Let’s face it. No arthritis sufferer becomes overjoyed at the thought of getting steroid shots. Steroids are riddled with many well-known side effects, such as weight gain, changes in behavior or mood, headaches, and so on. While arthritis pain may be difficult to bear at times, none of us want…
Centeno-Schultz Clinic Sponsors PKU Fundraiser
Centeno-Schultz Clinic is committed to supporting the community. Last weekend we proudly supported Lifting the Limits for PKU held at the Denver Center for Performing Arts. Phenylketonuria (PKU) is a rare inherited disorder that causes an amino acid called phenylalanine to build up in the body. PKU is caused by a…
Why Is My Hip Arthritis Getting Bad So Fast?
A common symptom in patients who present to us with hip arthritis isn’t just pain, but pain that progresses very quickly. Patients often ask, Why is my arthritis getting bad so fast? While the breakdown of cartilage in the hip and decreased range of motion are common factors it shares…
Chondroitin vs Celebrex: Which Is Better for Arthritis?
As a consumer in the US free-market society, you have a choice in the products you buy and use. This is also true for medical and health products. If you have arthritis, your doctor can prescribe whatever anti-inflammatory or analgesic medication he or she chooses, but you, as the recipient…
The Differences Between Knee and Hip Arthritis
While they might share the term arthritis and live just a joint apart, knee and hip arthritis are really two different diseases. In interventional orthopedics, we see patients with knee or hip arthritis every day and have clearly observed these differences ourselves, and research published a couple of years ago…