Treatments Archive

PRP for Baker’s Cyst

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

PRP for Carpal Tunnel Syndrome

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

PRP For Cervical Anterior Longitudinal Ligament (ALL) Injuries

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

PRP For Cervical Radiculopathy

Do you have debilitating neck or arm pain and have been told you have cervical radiculopathy? You don’t want to have surgery for it, but you are unsure about non-surgical options? Or perhaps you have heard of PRP but you don’t know if or how it can help your cervical radiculopathy.Read more about PRP For Cervical Radiculopathy

PRP for Hip Labral Tear

The hip labrum is a ring of fibrocartilage attached to the socket of the hip, or acetabulum. It provides stability and deepens the joint. The hip labrum is susceptible to injury and can tear. Tears are thought to be from gradual wear and tear, trauma, congenital malformation (dysplasia), impingement, and joint laxity.Read more about PRP for Hip Labral Tear

PRP for MCL Tears & Sprains

Physical therapy and RICE are the first-line treatments for MCL injuries. Prolotherapy is also an option in less severe cases, but where ligaments are more severely damaged, PRP and/or bone marrow concentrate (containing stem cells) may be called for as the next nonsurgical treatment option.Read more about PRP for MCL Tears & Sprains

PRP for Meniscus Tears

A recent study examined the effectiveness and safety of intrameniscal platelet-rich plasma injections for chronic meniscal tears. It was a randomized, double-blinded, placebo-controlled study that included 72 patients. Baseline characteristics between control and PRP-treated patients were similar.Read more about PRP for Meniscus Tears

PRP for Nerve Damage

Peripheral nerves are comprised of various combinations of motor, sensory, and autonomic neurons. Nerve injuries are a common condition with a broad range of symptoms depending on the severity of nerve damage which presents various challenges to patients, ranging from mild discomfort to life-long impairment.Read more about PRP for Nerve Damage

PRP for Osteoarthritis

To discuss PRP for Osteoarthritis we need to define Osteoarthritis. Arthritis is a general term for painful conditions that involve one or more body joints such as the knee and hip. Most types of arthritis involve pain, swelling, and stiffness. There are more than 100 types of arthritis.Read more about PRP for Osteoarthritis

PRP for Patellar Tendinopathy

The prepared PRP is then ready for injection or application to the target area. This may involve the use of ultrasound or other guidance techniques to ensure precise delivery of PRP to the injured or affected tissue.Read more about PRP for Patellar Tendinopathy

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