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Prolotherapy - Prolotherapy Information
Prolotherapy is being used as an alternative treatment for joint pain, arthritis, fibromyalgia, carpal tunnel syndrome, JH, tendonitis and TMJ. Also known as non-surgical ligament reconstruction, it involves the injection of solutions to induce the proliferation of new cells. The procedure is generally considered experimental by Medicare and most insurance carriers.
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Profile: Prolotherapy
Prolotherapy is a nonsurgical treatment for damaged ligaments that relieves musculoskeletal pain. An irritant solution is injected into areas where ligaments are weak, triggering the body to heal the injury and thereby naturally strengthen the joint, from WholeHealthMD.
Prolotherapy Information Database
The Prolotherapy.com home page is a comprehensive information database.
Dr. Weil on Prolotherapy
Although prolotherapy has been around for a long time, there are very few studies of its safety and efficacy and no proof that the theory that underlies it is scientifically sound. I have no first hand experience with prolotherapy although I have heard positive reports from a few patients who have tried prolotherapy, from Dr Weil.
Medicare Coverage Policy on Prolotherapy for Chronic Low Back Pain
The history of prolotherapy as a treatment for low back pain. Medicare's past and current non-coverage policy, from Quackwatch.
Prolotherapy from Prolonews.com
In Prolotherapy, the weakened areas are injected with a proliferant solution that directly stimulates the growth of healthy, strong tissues. As the tendons and ligaments grow stronger and more capable of doing their tasks, pain is alleviated, from Prolonews.
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