Patients not informed of alternatives to knee replacement
The increased availability of medical information has helped many patients predetermine a course of action for their knee osteoarthritis. Typically doctors tell patients that they Read More
Prolotherapy knee osteoarthritis research
This page will offer brief reviews and links to Prolotherapy research surrounding knee osteoarthritis. Prolotherapy compared Botulinum toxin type A, sodium bicarbonate and calcium gluconate, Read More
Prolotherapy for hip instability
This article will explore the problems patients have in making a decision in their treatment of chronic hip pain. One course of treatment is the Read More
Chronic pain after knee replacement
Ross Hauser, MD Can we help you with continued knee pain after knee replacement surgery? In this article we will address post-surgical problems that can Read More
Knee osteoarthritis treatments that don’t work
This article discusses treatments for conservative non-surgical knee osteoarthritis that do not work or are in fact detrimental and accelerate the need for knee replacement. Read More
Cervical spine instability | Recent research on the role of Prolotherapy as treatment for clinical cervical spine instability and chronic neck pain.
Recent research on the role of Prolotherapy as treatment for clinical cervical spine instability (CCSI) and chronic neck pain. Researchers Investigated the role of Prolotherapy in Read More
Prolotherapy treatment for Failed Back Surgery Syndrome
Ross Hauser, MD In this article we will discuss Prolotherapy injections as a means of relieving pain and restoring stability in the spine of a Read More
Can lumbar decompression surgery make sacroiliac joint pain worse?
Doctors in Germany examined a potential connection between lumbar decompressive surgery and new onset of sacroiliac joint-related pain causing a diagnosis of “failed-back-surgery.” Here is what they Read More
Why are doctors rushing to send their patients to unnecessary and possibly dangerous spinal fusion surgery?
Why are doctors rushing to send their patients to unnecessary and possibly dangerous spinal fusion surgery when there are non-surgical SI pain options available that may be Read More
Prolotherapy in patients with sacroiliac joint instability
What are we covering? An April 2018 study from the Department of Veterans Affairs, Northern California Health Care System finds Prolotherapy effective in cases of sacroiliac joint Read More