Prolotherapy is a medical treatment that involves injecting a solution into the affected area to stimulate the body’s natural healing response. The solution is usually a mixture of dextrose and other natural substances, such as lidocaine or saline. Prolotherapy is a non-surgical treatment option that can be used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal conditions, including knee pain.
Knee pain while walking upstairs or downstairs, Is due to increased friction in degenerative joint tissues
Let’s hear the story of a patient who underwent prolotherapy for knee pain:
Rujuta is a 50-year-old active woman who has always enjoyed an active lifestyle. She loves running, hiking, and cycling, but her passion for these activities was put on hold when she began experiencing knee pain. She had been to several doctors and had undergone various treatments, including physical therapy and corticosteroid injections, but nothing seemed to provide long-lasting relief. She was even advised total knee replacement for the same as a solution to reduce the pain in knee
After extensive research, Rujuta came across prolotherapy as a potential solution for her knee pain. She consulted with a me at Dadar Patil Clinic, As an Orthopedic surgeon and musculoskeletal Pain management expert, I advised her to undergo a series of injections of Prolotherapy over the course of a few months.
The first injection was a bit uncomfortable, but Rujuta was relieved to find that the procedure only took a few minutes. After the injection, she experienced some mild soreness and swelling in her knee, but was able to resume her regular activities the next day.
Over the next few weeks, Rujuta noticed a gradual improvement in her knee pain. She was able to walk, run, and cycle for longer periods of time without experiencing discomfort. She continued to receive prolotherapy injections and saw significant improvements in her knee pain over the course of several months.
After six months of treatment, Rujuta was able to return to her regular activities without experiencing any knee pain. She was thrilled with the results and appreciated the fact that prolotherapy provided a non-surgical, drug-free treatment option.
Prolotherapy works by stimulating the body’s natural healing response. The injected solution triggers the body’s immune response, which leads to the growth of new tissue in the affected area. This new tissue provides support and stability to the joint, which can relieve pain and improve function.
Prolotherapy is a safe and effective treatment option for many types of knee pain. It is a non-surgical option that can provide long-lasting relief without the need for pain medications or surgery. If you are experiencing knee pain, consult with a prolotherapy specialist to determine if this treatment option is right for you.
Author Is an Orthopedic surgeon in Mumbai practicing at Dadar, Sion, Chembur, Khar and Vashi areas of Mumbai
To consult with Dr Om Patil you can book an appointment at :
Www.Facebook.com/Spinewala
Www.Endospineworld.com
Spinewala Blog 