Doctors at Centeno-Schultz Clinic share insights on health, orthopedics, exercise, orthobiologics (stem cell therapy and PRP), and much more.Learn more at https://centenoschultz.com/stem-cell-therapy-denver/ Centeno-Schultz ClinicAddress: 403 Summit Blvd #201, Broomfield, CO 80021 Phone: 303-429-6448
How Does Your Neck Curve Impact CCI and Other Neck Issues? - Dr. Centeno reviews how cervical lordosis can impact craniocervical instability as well as other neck issues. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/i-GwyQ3TiO4
Do You Need to Get Your Internal Jugular Veins Decompressed? - Dr. Centeno reviews the concept of surgical decompression of the internal jugular veins in CCI patients. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/hAX_uBP5BLk
PICL Outcomes for hEDS vs EDS - Dr. Centeno discusses PICL outcomes when used to treat craniocervical instability in hEDS vs. normal ligament patients. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/aICOPAVUkUM
Looking for Neck Stabilizer Muscle Atrophy on Your Neck MRI - Dr. Centeno shows you how to read a neck MRI for neck stabilizer muscle atrophy. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/m3NSVYTuVZc
Infectious or Environmental Causes of CCI: A Review of What we Know - Dr. Centeno discusses infectious or environmental causes of CCI including Lyme, Mold, COVID-19, MCAS, and dietary triggers or intolerance. These could be possible causes of CCI and the research supporting each connection. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/SNsqylGrWPk
Which Imaging Measurements Can Accurately Diagnose Traumatic CCI? - Dr. Centeno discusses which imaging measurements can accurately diagnose traumatic CCI. How can you tell the certainty level of a CCI craniocervical instability diagnosis? How can you be sure? How can your doctor be sure? Watch Dr. Centeno's latest video to learn more about proper CCI diagnosis techniques. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/yuB_oQK9KRY
A Review of the Kjetil Larsen Blog Questioning the Validity of Chronic CCI or AAI - Dr. Centeno reviews a recent blog post by Kjetil Larsen questioning whether chronic CCI/AAI exists or whether it's just a posture problem easily fixed with appropriate exercises. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/tPfjKjr1l4Y
How Do We Make a CCI Diagnosis? An Update - Dr. Centeno reviews what it takes for him to make a CCI (craniocervical instability) diagnosis. All the pieces of that diagnostic puzzle are discussed. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/ZyA1nKyShLQ
The Problem with Banana Republic Stem Cell Clinics - I frequently get asked about stem cell clinics in Panama and Columbia for treating orthopedic or spine problems. This is my take with a Q/A session as well. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/s4EU-uTgk44
Low Dose Naltrexone and CCI: An Update - Dr. Centeno discusses low-dose Naltrexone and its use in treating chronic pain. The implications for procedural anesthesia are reviewed as well. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/Nfkiso2NCWg
When Does DMX Miss CCI? An Update and Follow-up - Dr. Centeno discusses how a digital motion x-ray (DMX) can sometimes miss CCI. He reviews a patient with severe transverse ligament laxity who was helped without fusion. Full Video Available At: https://youtube.com/live/ZaLaYnMrq8g
Does PRP Need to Be Injected into a Damaged Ligament? - Dr. Centeno discusses why it's critical to inject precisely into damaged ligaments with orthobiologics like PRP and stem cell containing BMC. He also compares and contrasts several different common injection routes. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/ZOup-p0TOwo
What’s the Difference Between PRP and Bone Marrow Concentrate for Ligament Healing? - Dr. Centeno discusses the differences between PRP and bone marrow for ligament healing. Which is better? Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/rnvl43ZOiBw
What is a Facet Capsule Injection versus a Real Facet Joint Injection? - Dr. Centeno reviews the differences between a facet capsule injection and an actual fluoroscopy-guided and contrast-confirmed facet injection. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/6OJgqU2ynYc
The ALCAO Plexus and CCI - A new nerve plexus has been discovered in front of C2 which links together many nerve supplies that fit with craniocervical instability symptoms. Dr. Centeno reviews this discovery and what it may mean for CCI patients. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/dcPFmzQEdjI
What does having a heavy head mean? Why does this happen? - Dr. Centeno discusses why patients can report a heavy head or a bobblehead sensation and how this interfaces with upper neck injuries, CCI, and other problems at the CCJ. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/-yHFQYWnx08
If Your DMX Overhand Improves on DMX Make Sure It's Real - If Your DMX Overhand Improves on DMX Make Sure It's Real - Dr. Centeno discusses how DMX measurements of overhang at C1-C2 in CCI patients can seem to improve after treatment, but you have to be careful that you're comparing apples to apples. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/JiHDcfzrgUU
Injecting the C1-C2 Facet Joint Under Ultrasound: A PA with a Scary Big Needle - Dr. Centeno discusses the risks of injecting the C1-C2 facet joint using ultrasound imaging as well as far safer methods to access this joint. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/Csjt0-bIQVQ
Dr. Centeno reviews the links between neck instability or loss of curve and sleep apnea or snoring. Full video available at: https://youtube.com/live/5iak-LGUeQ8
New Research On Memory and Eye Movement: Brain Fog in CCI - Dr. Centeno explores new research that may explain why some CCI patients have brain fog and problems with memory. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/IwQ7QkXCbqU
If You Have no DMX Close By Is there a Workaround for CCI Patients? - Dr. Centeno discusses if there is no DMX close by is there a workaround for CCI Patient. Is there a "good enough" CCI x-ray image to substitute for a DMX if your area of the world doesn't offer that technology. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/rBV5j7M632g
Which Alar Ligament is Responsible for C1-C2 Overhang? - Dr. centeno reviews which alar ligament allows excessive C1-C2 lateral translation also called "overhang". Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/fT69WacSlQs
Can C1-C2 Overhang Explain Trigeminal Neuralgia Symptoms in CCI Patients? - Dr. Centeno reviews a possible mechanism for how craniocervical instability or CCI patients may get trigeminal neuralgia symptoms. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/6lbt88hmvNI
Your Upper Neck Muscles and Ligaments are Jacked into the Covering of Your Brain - Dr. Centeno reviews the recent updates on connections between upper neck ligaments and muscles and the covering of the brain. These are believed to be significant causes of headaches in CCI patients. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/buM4MnvulA0
What Medications Can Increase the Anesthesia Risk of a PICL Procedure? - Dr. Centeno discusses that drugs like THC, narcotics, and LDN can increase the risk of IV anesthesia. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/YD2uNMe4g5s
What is a Traction Test for CCI? - Dr. Centeno discusses traction tests and the positives and negatives of using this approach to diagnose CCI or brainstem compression. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/OG6lNwrs9RY
How Do the Upper Neck Facet Joints Cause Headaches in CCI Patients? - Dr. Centeno discusses how the upper neck facet joints can cause headaches and why this common problem needs to be ruled out in ALL CCI patients. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/k_4OArBfc5Y
Our New Lumbar DDD Clinical Trial + C2 Imaging - Dr. Centeno reviews the new Regenexx lumbar DDD clinical trial and discusses new possible C2 DRG imaging methods. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/GBM9Im6wBmQ
What is the SCM? Why Is It a Big Deal for Neck Pain and CCI Patients? - Dr. Centeno reviews the SCM muscle and how it can cause all sorts of pain in the neck and head. The interplay of this muscle with the C1-C2 joint is also discussed and how that overlaps with craniocervical instability. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/NvWGZQkQYjo
Dr. Centeno discusses why upper cervical posterior injections at different clinics are vastly different. Full Video Available at: https://youtube.com/live/n2_-FP0S1JI
