
Prolotherapy involves the injection of an irritant
solution into a joint
space, weakened ligament, or
tendon insertion to
relieve pain. Most commonly,
hyperosmolar dextrose (a sugar) is the solution used;
glycerine,
lidocaine
(a
used
local
anesthetic),
phenol,
and
commonly
sodium morrhuate
(a
Prolotherapy involves the injection of an irritant
solution into a joint
space, weakened ligament, or
tendon insertion to
relieve pain. Most commonly,
hyperosmolar dextrose (a sugar) is the solution used;
glycerine,
lidocaine
(a
used
local
anesthetic),
phenol,
and
commonly
sodium morrhuate
(a
derivative of cod liver oil extract) are other commonly
used agents. The injection is administered at joints or
at tendons where they connect to bone.
Prolotherapy treatment sessions are generally given
every two to six weeks for several months in a series
ranging from 3 to 6 or more treatments. Many patients
receive treatment at
less frequent intervals until
treatments are rarely required, if at all
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