Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a regenerative injection process. Painful joints, ligaments, or tendons are injected to stimulate the body to produce new healthy tissues. This helps to reduce pain, improve movement and restore function.
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15-25% dextrose is injected. This triggers an inflammatory reaction, which stimulates a healing response. Since we are repairing the damaged tissue, we expect long lasting, durable improvements.
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The injection is done using ultrasound guidance to ensure the injection is safe and accurate.
Common Questions
Conditions Treated
> Sprains and sports injuries
> Joint pain
> Rotator cuff injuries
> Tennis or Golfer's Elbow
> Plantar fasciitis
> Achilles tendonitis
> Greater trochanter pain
> Low back pain: SI instability
> TMJ pain
> Other ligament or tendon injuries
Number of Treatments
3-6 treatments are typically required, spaced 4 weeks apart.
Injection Details
A mixture of medical dextrose, lidocaine and normal saline are injected in varying concentrations depending on the structure being treated.
Potential Risks
Post-treatment soreness is expected for 24-48 hours.
Risks of any injection include infection, bleeding, reaction to injectate and damage to adjacent structures.*
*Please refer to info sheet link above.
Aftercare
Prolotherapy is meant to produce some inflammatory discomfort for 1-2 days after injection, this is the start of the healing process. Do not use ice or anti-inflammatories as this blunts the healing response. Acetaminophen is an appropriate option.
Cost
Prolotherapy is not an MSP-insured service.
$100 - $400 per treatment.