Prolotherapy: Everything old is new again
Prolotherapy, which belongs to regenerative injection techniques (Regenerative Injection Therapy, RIT), was pioneered in the 50s by George S. Hackett, MD as a treatment for ligamentous joint relaxation. What is Prolotherapy? • Non-surgical, non-opioid or steroid medication technique • It involves injecting medicinal substances into tissues that have been damaged or loosened (muscle, ligament, tendon, cartilage). […]
Osteoarthritis of knee, hip, shoulder joints. When surgery is not the first option
Osteoarthritis (OA) afflicts a significant number of aging adults with a rapid increase due to rising life expectancy, modern lifestyles and obesity. Symptomatic knee and hip OA affects 20-30% of adults over 65 years of age. The lifetime risk of developing knee and hip OA symptoms is estimated at 45%. Aggravating factors are age, injuries, mechanical […]
Chronic pain
Pain: Understanding its Nature and Impact The concept of pain has been known to humanity since ancient times, dating back to Greek mythology. According to the myth, Prometheus, a Titan, stole fire from the gods and gave it to humans, which angered Zeus. In punishment, Zeus ordered the creation of a mortal named Pandora and […]
