The Centeno-Schultz Blog

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

Yesterday was a very exciting day, as both the Broomfield and Lone Tree clinics were closed so physicians could attend the annual Interventional Orthopedics Foundation (IOF) Conference at the Omni Hotel in Broomfield. What Is the Interventional Orthopedics Foundation? The Interventional Orthopedics Foundation (IOF) is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization that was started in 2015 with … Continued

Today we’re inviting you into our lab here at the clinic so you can learn a little bit about CFUs and what we do with them. CFU means colony-forming units, and you’ve likely seen “CFU” before, either in news articles or while surfing the Web as it makes the rounds fairly often, especially where stem … Continued

If you think regenerative medicine and interventional orthopedics is the definition of advanced modern-day medicine, just wait. The trails are already being blazed to lead us through the next decade and beyond. The field of regenerative medicine is continuing to find ways to use patients’ own cells to affect their own healing, and it seems … Continued

The use of platelet-rich plasma, or PRP, is becoming increasingly common in more medical practices. So much so that we’re beginning to see treatment failures where a PRP injection didn’t help. Why? One reason is that all PRP isn’t created equal. In fact, there are really big disparities, yet most patients don’t understand these stark … Continued

You don’t have to go far to find a clinic offering stem cell treatments these days (they’re popping up everywhere), and many of them are offering these orthobiologics therapies for the low back. While finding them is easy, determining if these stem cell treatments are legitimate can be very difficult. To help you weed through … Continued

We occasionally share information on the blog about PRP treatment and feature those who’ve had success with it. You’ve likely even read about it in the news as professional athletes and others who are struggling with certain injuries often undergo PRP treatment. Perhaps even a friend or family member has talked about their PRP treatment. … Continued

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, we are committed to advancing the highest level of PRP and stem cell treatments for common orthopedic conditions. Teaching is a critical component as evidenced by our fellowship training program and our instruction at the multiple Interventional Orthopedics Foundation (IOF) cadaver courses throughout the year. On Saturday, I had the honor … Continued

That nagging pain has gotten the best of you, and you have finally opted to proceed with a platelet-rich plasma or stem cell injection. Please recognize that there is so much more involved that will impact your safety and clinical outcome. Not All Clinics Are the Same First and foremost not all clinics are the … Continued

Nerve injuries are terrible and can be quite devastating. Muscles that did work just fine and without a second thought suddenly seem to lack control or just stop working altogether. At our clinic, we treat patients with nerve injuries using our advanced fourth-generation platelet lysate, and today we want to highlight this treatment as well … Continued