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.
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.
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.