Prolotherapy to the Knee

Ross Hauser, MD demonstrates a typical Prolotherapy procedure to the knee, as done at Caring Medical and Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Hauser treats patients from around the globe with Hackett-Hemwall Prolotherapy and has found it is an excellent alternative to knee surgery, NSAID treatment, and cortisone injections. If you would like to see our other videos on Prolotherapy, or would like to email us to see if Prolotherapy can help your knee pain, please visit www.caringmedical.com. Prolotherapy can be used in almost all painful knee conditions and injuries, including:
meniscal tear, knee tendinosis, osteoarthritis, degenerative joint disease, tendon injury, ligament injury, ACL injury, anterior cruciate ligament tear
MCL, injury, medial collateral ligament tear, iliotibial band injury, sports injuries, and knee joint instability. Visit us at http://www.caringmedical.com/therapies/prolotherapy.asp

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Science & Technology

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• Prolotherapy
• Meniscal tear
• pes anserinus tendon
• knee tendinosis
• osteoarthritis
• tendon injury
• ligament injury
• ACL
• MCL
• iliotibial band injury
• alternative to knee surgery
• sports injuries
• knee injury
• knee instability
• degenerative joint disease
• Dr. Ross Hauser
• Caring Medical
• knee pain

[gunnz021]

Did that procedure hurt the patient? I noticed he didnt jump any, but wanted to make sure.

[skinkisd]

@gunnz021 Most patients are actually able to handle Prolotherapy as well as this patient in the video. Some patients are more sensitive. We do our best to make patients comfortable, and discuss those options during the consult, because we know that no one "likes" getting shots. But realize that the long term pain relief results of Prolotherapy are worth the couple minutes of pain getting the procedure done.

[plugspark333]

thank u so much for ur reply doctor...

but i'm in India .. i wont be able to do prolo here.., and i cant afford much price also..,

pls tell me if there are any home remedies that can make me better...

anyway.., thanks for ur words doc... ^_^

[skinkisd]

@plugspark333 You may want to try Google for doctors in India who practice Prolotherapy or other natural medicine who can see you. It's always best to see the person to make the best recommendations for his or her case. I'm sure you understand. Take care.

[plugspark333]

hi doc ^_^ .. thank u for the video..i just have a small question..

i'm a Martial Artist. once when i did a jump, i got a very small pop in my knee (before a month). but still when i climb stairs or do any gymnastics., it stings a little bit. i'm not comfortable and cant give my 100%. and i'm not able to stop my practice.is there a way to cure it with minimum rest.. : P ....

[skinkisd]

@plugspark333 Thanks for the question and sorry to hear about your knee. Yes, one benefit for athletes is that with Prolo is you can still exercise. If you would like to contact us directly we can give you more details about coming in for an appointment, but it sounds like an option for your type of case, and something that we see often. The sooner you address it, typically the fewer treatments are needed too. Wish you the best for now- talk to you soon.

[dano415]

Oh yea, just because it worked for you means nothing. There needs to be a huge study.

This Quack is making a killing off people in pain. B-12? Growth hormone? Books?

Videos?  = Big house and fancy car.

[dano415]

Where's the double blind study? It seems like the procedure would make for a great study?

The study should be large. Smacking your joints with a blunt object might have the same effect, but you need to know where to "smack" and how hard.

In the end, I feel the Placebo effect is the true cure--in most Allopatic and alternative medicine.

Random though, but I cringe at the stale state of "Modern" medicine? In twenty years we have not made much progress. It's a shame.

[RoonyHD]

Is it a serious condition if I've taken an arrow to the knee whilst adventuring off around the world and is this procedure expensive since I'm on guard pay only.

[skinkisd]

@munirtalic Good question, typically 3-6 treatments are average. They are done 1 month apart. But the long term effect is very much worth it. This is not something that a person should need for the rest of their life, it's just a few treatments to kick start the body to repair. Sorry to hear about your knee! But we'd be happy to talk to you more about your case and how we can help.