Prolotherapy Research - Cartilage Regeneration

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Conclusion

Prolotherapy improved the pain and function in five knees with osteoarthritis. All five degenerated knees showed evidence of articular cartilage regeneration in their standard weight-bearing X-rays after Prolotherapy. It is suggested that before and after X-ray studies can be used to document the response of degenerated joints to Prolotherapy. Future research is needed with a larger patient population and under a more controlled setting to further evidence of clinical responses and cartilage regeneration with Prolotherapy.


About the Researchers

Ross A. Hauser, MD., is the Medical Director of Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, IL and is a renowned prolotherapist and Natural Medicine Specialist with a national referral base seeing patients from all over the USA, and abroad. Dr. Hauser and his wife, Marion, authored the national best seller “Prolo Your Pain Away! Curing Chronic Pain with Prolotherapy,”, now in its third edition, along with a four-book topical mini series of prolotherapy books. He also spearheaded the writing of a 900-page epic sports book that discusses the use of prolotherapy for sports injuries, “Prolo Your Sports Injuries Away! Curing Sports Injuries and Enhancing Athletic Performance with Prolotherapy.”
   
Joseph J. Cukla, LPN received his Bachelor of Art degree in English from Piedmont College in Georgia. He received his Practical Nurse License at City Colleges of Chicago. He is a full time Practical Nurse at Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services, S.C. in Oak Park, IL.

 

 

 

 

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