The Top 10 Things to Know Before Your PICL Procedure

Dr. Centeno reviews the top 10 crucial facts and instructions patients need to know before undergoing the PICL procedure. Dr. Centeno practices at the Centeno-Schultz Clinic, one of the founders of interventional orthobiologics, providing unparalleled expertise in advanced regenerative medicine. In this video, Dr. Centeno emphasizes that all detailed guidance is located within the post-PICL instructions document provided to patients. He discusses what to expect immediately following the procedure, including expected soreness, potential increases in index symptoms like dizziness, and typical flare-up durations. Dr. Centeno also explains the timeline for requesting pain medications during office hours, the limits on narcotic prescriptions, and how anesthesia or cannabis use can impact nausea and post-operative recovery. Finally, he outlines the necessity of having a caretaker for the first night to prevent falls, the importance of hydration due to Denver's high altitude and dry climate, what happens during the procedural steps involving antiseptic gargles and sedation, fasting windows prior to anesthesia, and when patients can safely begin post-PICL exercises for craniocervical instability (CCI). 🔔 If you find this content helpful, please like, comment, and subscribe to stay informed.    / @centenohome   To schedule a telemedicine or in-person visit, call +1-303-429-6448 or email us at [email protected]. Dr. Centeno also answers questions on his Reddit thread at   / picl   Join him for weekly Facebook Lives at   / centenoschultzclinic   to learn more. Download Dr Centeno's book on craniocervical instability at https://centenoschultz.com/craniocerv... Join CCI Communities: PICL SubReddit: https://www.reddit.com/r/PICL/?rdt=58942 PICL Facebook Group:   / ccjpicl   Follow us for updates and news: Website: https://centenoschultz.com/ https://regenexx.com/ Facebook:   / centenoschultzclinic   Instagram:   / centenoschultzclinic   LinkedIn:   / chris-centeno-m-d-b6838024   Centeno-Schultz Clinic 403 Summit Blvd Suite 201 Broomfield, CO 80021 303-429-6448 Timestamps: 00:01 - Introduction by Dr. Centeno and overview of the top 10 things to know before the PICL procedure. 00:26 - Importance of the post-PICL instructions document. 01:03 - Common post-procedure symptoms such as soreness and decreased neck range of motion. 02:02 - Instructions for contacting Dr. Centeno in case of emergencies. 03:34 - Impact of anesthesia and narcotics, including tips for managing nausea. 05:20 - Importance of having a caretaker for the first night post-procedure. 06:15 - Overview of the procedure steps, including antiseptic gargle and anesthesia. 07:40 - Final reminder to refer to the post-PICL instructions document for detailed information.