thnk u doctor.. will c now wot 2do .. once again thnx 4ur response
You have to go to a very good faciltiy who are practicing this prolotherapy. For Eg: Mayo's clinic.
As it is a new technique you cannot just try anywhere and this is not a procedure which will give you immediate relief of symptoms and it takes more time than a surgical repair.
You can always consult an orthopaedician doing prolotherapy and reassess your case and take a decision. Take care!
thank you for your advice doctor, and like you suggested that prolotherapy is good in certain cases, it seems that the 2nd and 3rd points that you have mentioned are the ones in my case, i surely am planning to go for second opinion. another thing doctor is that if you are aware of any surgeon practicing prolotherapy?? and if there are any ill effects from it? hoping to hear from you soon and thanks again for your time
Prolotherapy can never be an alternative to surgery. Surgery is better for new/fresh injuries.
Prolotherapy can be used for recurrent injuries and is best in the following conditions:
1) Recurrent swelling or fullness involving a joint or muscular region
2) Popping, clicking, grinding, or catching sensations with movement
3) A sensation of the “leg giving way” with associated back pain
4) Temporary benefit from chiropractic manipulation or manual mobilization that fails to ultimately resolve the pain
5) Distinct tender points and “jump signs” along the bone at tendon or ligament attachments
6) Numbness, tingling, aching, or burning, referred into an upper or lower extremity .
You can go to an available faciltiy for Prolotherapy as many surgeons do not practice it and always take a second opinion before going ahead.
Take care!