Periodic Knee Injections of Stem Cells Delay Cartilage Degeneration

Japanese researchers presented a research study this week at the Orthopedic Research Society that showed periodic injections of stem cells delay cartilage degeneration in knee osteoarthritis. While this was an animal model, it fits with our 8 year experience of using stem cells in knee arthritis. We have always thought, especially in patients with more severe knee…read more

Updates on our Research Effort to Produce a PRP that’s better at Cartilage Repair

What does the word “chondrogenic” mean? Chondrogenesis means cartilage production so chondrogenic means cartilage producing. Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) contains a number of growth factors, some of which have been shown to stimulate the repair of cartilage. Early PRP studies do show that PRP seems to be effective in mild knee arthritis. However, can we…read more

Dr. Centeno will be Speaking Again at the Vatican this April

We are proud to announce that Dr. Centeno will be speaking at the Vatican Adult Stem Cell Conference for a second time in as many years. The conference will be held April 11-13th in Vatican City and is co-sponsored by the Pontifical Council for Culture and the Stem for Life Foundation. This was an amazing…read more

Dr. Centeno Presenting at TOBI Conference on Stem Cell Response to Various PRP Preps

Dr. Centeno will be presenting this morning on stem cell response to various PRP preps, specifically on in-vitro data showing that bloody PRP reduces human stem cell response while bloodless PRP maximizes that response at the TOBI Conference in Los Angeles. In addition, he will also present data showing that super concentrated platelet rich plasma preps continue to stimulate stem cell…read more

Dr. Centeno’s Clinical Research on Stem Cells in Orthopedic Medicine

Here’s an article that appeared in a Cord Blood newsletter, thought the blog might find it interesting… Clinical Research on Stem Cells in Orthopedic Medicine Christopher J. Centeno, M.D. Medical Director: Centeno-Schultz Clinic, Colorado USA Knee arthritis is a very common problem, afflicting about 1-2 in 10 Americans and getting more common with a heavier…read more

Dr. Centeno and Dr. Hanson Present Stem Cell and Platelet Data at Conferences

Dr. Centeno and Dr. Hanson present stem cell and platelet data at conferences… Dr. Centeno spent the weekend presenting our low back disc stem celldata at the American Association of Orthopedic Medicine conference in Ft. Lauderdale. This included an announcement of a new randomized controlled trial that will begin this summer/fall to further test the technology.  Dr. Hanson…read more

New Original Research: A Stem Cell Injection Can Be a Non-healing Fracture Surgery Alternative

Stem cell injections are indeed a good non-healing fracture surgery alternative.  As I have always said, when we have enough data we publish our work in the peer-reviewed medical literature. This makes us very different than just about any clinic using stem cells to treat orthopedic injuries. We have been treating non-healing fractures with stem…read more

Stem for Life Foundation Reports on Vatican Stem Cell Conference

As you may recall, I was honored to accept an invitation to speak at the Vatican Stem Cell conference in Rome this past November. The conference was certainly the highlight of my year and all I can say is that the Vatican knows how to throw a great conference! My favorite moment of the conference was when I embarrassed my 83 year old mother…read more