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Cortisone has temporary effects in regard to pain control whereas
Prolotherapy
has permanent effects. However,
cortisone
does have one permanent effect: Continual use will permanently weaken tissue. Anyone
receiving long-term
prednisone or cortisone shots will confirm this fact.
The annular ligament's job is to attach the radius bone to the
ulnar
bone or in other words, to enable the hand to rotate, as in turning a key or a screwdriver. Because of the tremendous demands placed on the
fingers and
hands to perform repetitive tasks, the annular ligament is stressed every day. Eventually, this ligament becomes lax and a source of
chronic pain.
Unfortunately, many patients with elbow and hand pain have been also
been misdiagnosed with
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Carpal Tunnel Syndrome refers
to the entrapment of the median nerve as it travels through the
wrist into the hand.
The nerve supplies sensation to the skin over the thumb, index, and
middle fingers. A typical Carpal Tunnel Syndrome patient will experience
pain and
numbness
in these areas of the hand.
Because most physicians do not know the
referral pain pattern
of ligaments, they do not realize that
cervical vertebrae 4 and 5 and the annular
ligament can refer pain to the thumb, index, and middle fingers.
Ligament laxity
can also cause numbness. Cervical and annular ligament laxity should always be
evaluated prior to making the diagnosis of Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Surgery for
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome should not be done until an evaluation is performed by a
physician who understands the
referral patterns
of ligaments and is experienced
in Prolotherapy.
Seldom do patients find relief from the "Carpal Tunnel" complaints of pain in
the hand and elbow with physical therapy and surgery because the diagnosis is wrong. The most common reason for pain in the elbow referring pain to the hand
is weakness in the annular ligament, not from Carpal Tunnel Syndrome. Several sessions of
Prolotherapy
will easily strengthen the annular ligament and relieve chronic
elbow pain.
Ross Hauser, M.D.
Caring
Medical and Rehabilitation Services
Dr.
Hauser received his M.D. from the University of Illinois, Chicago; completed his
residency at Loyola-Hines VA-Marianjoy Hospitals in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation; and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University
of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign.
Dr. Hauser is one of the leading
experts in the treatment of chronic pain and sports injuries with
Prolotherapy.
He, along with his wife Marion, have written seven books on the
topic of Prolotherapy, a comprehensive book on the natural medicine
approach to cancer, as well as a myriad of articles and newsletters
for the general public. Read more about
Ross Hauser MD
The information on this website is presented as
information only and not a self-help guide NOR AS SPECIFIC HEALTH
RECOMMENDATIONS. Never alter or change your health management or begin
any new health plans without first consulting your personal health care
provider. Some statements on this site regarding the value of
nutritional supplements have not been evaluated by the FDA.
As with
any medical technique, Prolotherapy may not be
effective for every individual and there are risks involved, these risks
should be discussed with your physician. Results achieved with some may not be typical
of all. Please consult a physician. Please read Prolotherapy Risks
There is no known cure
for arthritis. Prolotherapy
and nutritional supplements can help alleviate, reverse, or end
arthritic pain by treating an underlying cause that contributes to
degenerative disease, ligament laxity. Strengthening ligaments and other
connective tissue can help prevent bone on bone arthritis from
developing.
