The Centeno-Schultz Blog

Patellar tendonitis, often referred to as jumper's knee, is a common ailment among athletes and active individuals. This condition can significantly impact one's mobility and quality of life. Fortunately, physical therapy offers a beacon of hope, providing effective strategies for managing and overcoming this challenge.Read more about Physical Therapy for Patellar Tendonitis

CCI stands for cranial cervical instability which means that the ligaments that hold the head on are too loose. To help that problem, we developed a new procedure called PICL which stands for Percutaneous Implantation of the CCJ Ligaments.Read more about PICL Procedure

PLIF is a specific type of lumbar fusion surgery. It is an acronym that stands for the Posterior Lumbar Interbody Fusion (1). Posterior refers to the approach used by the surgeon. Posterior refers to the backside of the body vs anterior which refers to the front. Lumbar is the section of the spine involved.Read more about PLIF Surgery

Prolotherapy is an injection based regenerative therapy used in the treatment of ligament, tendon, muscle and spine injuries. It is minimally invasive and involves the injection of an irritant such as dextrose into the damaged or painful area.Read more about Prolotherapy For Thoracic Pain

It has been successful in the treatment of many disorders including neck, shoulder, knee, and ankle pain. Dr. Centeno recently published an article in The Journal of Prolotherapy in which he discusses the use of x-ray guidance with prolotherapy. This ensures that the injection is in the correct place to maximize clinical results. Dr.Read more about Prolotherapy Injections

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, we are musculoskeletal specialists who are highly trained to evaluate and treat simple and complex orthopedic conditions. Many of the tools we use to treat these conditions are known as orthobiologics, which are basically things that come from your own body that assist in your healing mechanisms.Read more about Prolotherapy: Cervical Spine

The ACL is one of the main ligaments of the knee. Its most important role is to prevent your tibia (shin bone) from moving forward on your femur (thigh bone). ACL injuries commonly occur when you twist or rotate while running, planting, and stopping suddenly or landing hard on your leg after a jump.Read more about PRP for ACL Tears & Sprains

PRP therapy has been shown to be an effective treatment for baker’s cysts and many of the underlying issues that cause them. PRP stands for platelet-rich plasma. It is a procedure that involves drawing a patient’s blood from their arm, spinning it in a centrifuge thereby isolating and concentrating the platelets.Read more about PRP for Baker’s Cyst

At the Centeno-Schultz Clinic in South Denver & Broomfield, Colorado, we specialize in treating musculoskeletal and orthopedic problems trying to stimulate the body’s own innate healing system via precise injections.Read more about PRP for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

The anterior longitudinal ligament is a thick band of tissue that covers the bones and disks along the anterior (front) of the spine. It runs from the cervical spine (neck) down to the sacrum (tailbone). It helps to stabilize the front of the spine and confines and supports the intervertebral discs.Read more about PRP For Cervical Anterior Longitudinal Ligament (ALL) Injuries