Get Better. Faster.
Prolotherapy
What is prolotherapy?
Prolotherapy is a treatment where a solution, most commonly dextrose, is injected into
unhealthy ligament, tendon, or joint to stimulate a local inflammatory response. Your
body then induces a healing response through its own production of growth factors and
other nutrients.  New tissue is then formed where it was once damaged.

"Prolo" is short for proliferation and is derived from 'proli' which means to regenerate.

Pharmaceutical companies are currently developing growth factors for injection.

Conditions Dr. Silberman may treat with Prolotherapy:
Tennis Elbow (lateral epicondylitis)
Plantar Fascitis (heel pain)
Chronic ligament sprains
Arthritis (knee, great toe, fingers)

What to expect?
Your skin will be numbed with lidocaine as for a usual cortisone injection.  A solution of
dextrose will be injected.  A local reaction will occur whereby you may be sore for a day
or so.  Pain medication may be prescribed.  The process may be repeated every 3
weeks for up to 12 weeks before evaluation for success.

Links:  NY Times Article, August 7,  2007
       

Consent Form                                         After Care Instructions
Web design by Marc Silberman MD.
Copyright 2004, New Jersey Sports Medicine and Performance Center LLC.  All rights reserved.  Disclaimer.
Get Better. Faster.