The Centeno-Schultz Blog

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

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, we utilize the SANS approach when evaluating patients, which prefaces the use of dynamic ultrasound for knee stability. SANS has four key components: Stability Articulation Neuromuscular Symmetry In a previous blog, I outlined the importance of stability. If a joint is unstable, it is at risk for injury since the cartilage … Continued

Carpal tunnel syndrome is the most common nerve compression problem of the upper extremity. It happens when the median nerve gets compressed in the elbow, commonly by swollen tendons and repetitive use. In addition, we frequently see it in patients with neck problems, also known as double crush syndrome. Carpal tunnel syndrome process affects about … Continued

Knee injections are a common procedure performed in sports, pain, primary care and orthopedic clinics. From the occasional cortisone to viscosupplement (e.g. synvisc, hyalgan) and on to advanced platelet and stem cell procedures, as a physician I always consider the best approach to treating my patients. Consider a simple fact: if an injection is not … Continued