Prolo and PRP Therapy
Prolotherapy and PRP has as its current primary applications in the treatment of:
Unstable joints (shoulders, lower back, etc.)
Painful joints (knees, back, etc)
Areas of pain/tension around the body
Nerve pain
Prolotherapy is a precise injection of a mild irritating solution is placed directly into the site of the torn or stretched tendon or ligament. This produces a mild, controlled inflammation that stimulates the body’s natural healing mechanisms. Fibroblasts are stimulated to lay down new tissue on the weakened area. This encourages growth of new ligament or tendon fibres, resulting in a tightening of the weakened structure.
The first injection starts the process and additional treatments allow a gradual buildup of tissue to restore the original strength to the area.
PRP or platelet rich plasma is the injection of plasma taking directly from one’s blood (a blood sample from the patient is drawn at the office and then spun in a centrifuge in order to isolate plasma), which stimulates the repair of ligaments, tendons, muscles, and joint spaces. PRP is specifically helpful for arthritis and the pain as well as instability associated with arthritis.
Both treatments many applications and discussing your concerns with Dr. Della is the best way to determine if Prolo or PRP is right for you.
Who Is Prolo or PRP RIGHT For?
Each patient must be have a thoroughly patient history taken, a physical exam, and in some cases imaging and laboratory work before treatment can be administered. With this information, Dr. Della can evaluate your whether you are a good candidate. Success depends on factors which include the history of damage to the patient, length of time since injury, the patient’s overall health and ability to heal, and any underlying nutritional deficiencies that would prevent healing from occurring.
Where is Prolo and PRP Useful?
Prolotherapy can be used to treat dislocation of a joint, knee pain, shoulder pain, Temporal Mandibular Joint dysfunction, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, acute pain from tears, and disc problems at any level of the spine. PRP is most often used in joint spaces for pain or arthritics (especially osteoarthritis or wear and tear injuries) and when there is damage to tendons and ligaments.
How Often is Prolo or PRP Needed?
Treatments are usually administered every two to three weeks, as determined by your health and history. Some people only need one treatment, but others need several depending on the extent of the injury and how long it has been present for. Injuries or pain that has been persistent for longer periods of time usually require more treatments.
Other InJection Therapies
Prolo is the best injection therapy when there is instability and pain in a joint. PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma is another injection technique used to restore joint spaces and supporting architecture when they have been damaged.
In addition: Hyaluronic acid, homeopathics, vitamins, and herbs can be injected to help with pain, improve healing times, and lower inflammation in the system.
For more information please book a 10 minute FREE consultation with Dr. Della at her office in beautiful Victoria, BC. To book with Dr. Della see the "Request Appointment" button below!
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