High-Resolution Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Document Tissue Repair After Prolotherapy: A Report of 3 Cases

Fullerton, Bradley D.

doi:10.1016/j.apmr.2007.09.017

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“…Prolotherapy with dextrose with or without morrhuate sodium has been reported to decrease pain and improve function in a variety of tendinopathies 30 53 54. The historical hypothesis that prolotherapy causes an inflammatory response leading to reduced tendon and ligament laxity55 has not been confirmed.…”

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A systematic review of four injection therapies for lateral epicondylosis: prolotherapy, polidocanol, whole blood and platelet-rich plasma

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A systematic review of four injection therapies for lateral epicondylosis: prolotherapy, polidocanol, whole blood and platelet-rich plasma

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“…Recent animal studies have shown an increase in cross-sectional area of stretch-injured medial collateral ligaments (MCL) treated by dextrose injection [63]. Prolotherapy has been described for treatment of sprains of the anterior talofibular ligament, with growth and repair documented by MRI and ultrasound [64]. However, there are no published outcome data to support its efficacy.…”

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Radiological interventions for soft tissue injuries in sport

Campbell

Dunn²

2012

The British Journal of Radiology

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ABSTRACT. Injection therapy has played an integral role in the rehabilitation of sports injuries for many years. The athlete's primary goal is a rapid return to sporting activity. This may be achieved by a combination of either a temporary or permanent reduction in pain, and by a pharmacological or physiological effect that promotes or accelerates a healing response. A wide variety of pharmacological agents are used. However, there is often a lack of good evidence that quantifiable effects can be achieved. There are restrictions on the use of some pharmaceutical agents. This article reviews the various pharmacological agents and bioactive substrates that are available, and discusses the current evidence base of their use in common sports injuries.

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“…2 The main uses are for the management of a range of musculoskeletal problems 8 and for diagnosis. 9,10 This latter use enables diagnosis before treatment and post intervention evaluations and can be more useful than magnetic resonance imaging. 9 More recent uses of US include imaging of muscles for biofeedback [11][12][13][14] and the non-contact treatment of wounds.…”

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Electrophysical agents and research: from instinct to evidence

Robertson¹

2008

Physical Therapy Reviews

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Objectives: Anecdotally the focus on evidence-based practice in many health sciences is not reflected in the availability and usage patterns of electrophysical agents. This proposition is examined in relation to therapeutic ultrasound (US) and microwave (MW). Methods: Research published in English between 1998 and 2008 and using MW or US to treat musculoskeletal conditions was identified and reviewed. Usage and availability of each modality was also examined and compared with evidence of clinical effectiveness identified in the literature review.Results: While MW is rarely available or used, recent research suggests positive outcomes in treating different musculoskeletal conditions, particularly with a frequency of 434 MHz. By contrast, US is often available and used but the research on this remains equivocal. Discussion: The known effectiveness of MW and US in treating musculoskeletal problems is not reflected in usage patterns. Usage appears to be based on other than evidence of the clinical utility of these two modalities. How much it derives from patients' expectations and issues clinicians may have in using research not targeted at practitioners is unknown. There are implications for educators, clinicians, researchers and journal editors. These may include the need for more syntheses of research findings and books that focus on clinical conditions rather than research per se. These ideas need further exploration. Conclusion: The choice of MW or US is apparently based on other than evidence of effectiveness.

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High-Resolution Ultrasound and Magnetic Resonance Imaging to Document Tissue Repair After Prolotherapy: A Report of 3 Cases

Cited by 33 publications

References 9 publications

A systematic review of four injection therapies for lateral epicondylosis: prolotherapy, polidocanol, whole blood and platelet-rich plasma

A systematic review of four injection therapies for lateral epicondylosis: prolotherapy, polidocanol, whole blood and platelet-rich plasma

Radiological interventions for soft tissue injuries in sport

Electrophysical agents and research: from instinct to evidence

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