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Many of our readers have emailed us questions asking about the solutions used for Prolotherapy. As with any kind of medical treatment, each physician may use a little bit different solution or technique. Our most commonly used Prolotherapy solution is made of dextrose, lidocaine, Sarapin, and sterile water. Gustav Hemwall, M.D., the grandfather of Prolotherapy, found this solution to be the safest, most effective solution and we have found the same to be true. Most patients do very well with this standard solution.

However, sometimes we need to give the body a little bit stronger proliferative solution due to the severity or longevity of the injury, or, in the case of some of our athlete patients – the desire to speed up the healing process.

Here are some commonly asked Prolotherapy solution-related questions and our answers:
I have heard a lot about PRP. Do you use it for all of your Prolotherapy cases? PRP or Platelet Rich Plasma is a fairly new technique that involves drawing some of the patient’s own blood and then processing it and using the growth factors to do the Prolotherapy. We have found this technique to be useful in cases of severe labral and meniscal (knee) tears or avascular necrosis of the hip. We have also used it when a patient is not responding quite as well as we had hoped and has a more severe injury.

Do you use human growth hormone (HGH) in your Prolotherapy solutions? We typically use HGH along with regular Prolotherapy solution, in knee joints and hip joints, but also in other joints to help with cartilage regeneration.

Do you use glucosamine in your Prolotherapy solutions? We typically use Glucosamine along with regular Prolotherapy solution, in knee joints and hip joints, but also in other joints to help with cartilage regeneration, as is often seen in cases of bad arthritis.

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Ross Hauser, M.D.
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 the Medical Director and co-founder of the physician-run, comprehensive natural medicine clinic, Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois. 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
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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.

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