What is the usual Prolotherapy procedure?
What is the usual Prolotherapy procedure?
The usual Prolotherapy technique requires delivering a small volume of proliferant solution to the injured ligament or tendon using the following procedure:
- The patient may receive a preparatory skin test for allergy to Procaine™ and other constituents of the proliferant solution.
- The patient may receive a pre-therapeutic dose of a non-anti-inflammatory analgesic.
- The patient may need manual realignment.
- The physician positions the patient, examines, and demarcates the injured ligament – minimal clothing will be moved aside or removed.
- The physician anesthetizes the injection sites.
- The physician will inject the proliferant solution into the injured ligaments or tendons at their bony attachment sites.
The Latest Questions
What is the scientific basis for Prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy is an established technique for healing lax, stretched, or torn joint ligaments and muscle tendons. The technique consists of injecting a proliferant solution at the site of attachment of the ligament or tendon to the joint bone.
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Is Prolotherapy an “off-label” use of Procaine™ and Glucose?
Dr. Clark uses the components of the proliferative solution in an “off-label” fashion, extended beyond the usual and customary recommendations of the Federal Drug Administration (FDA).
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To what diagnoses is Prolotherapy applicable?
Prolotherapy is an appropriate therapy for treating any ligament or tendon sprain injury resulting in joint laxity, instability, dysfunction, or pain.
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