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A member asked:
Is prolotherapy worth trying for a cronic facet ligament injury that happened 7 months ago?
6 doctors weighed in across 2 answers
May well be the case: First, prolo- or sclerotherapy is an area of hot controversy, and may not be considered favorable where you live. However, I have experienced some amazing benefits when it has been used by a skillful osteopath or physiatrist. Facet instability may well respond but local facet blocks could also be considered. Good luck.
Answered 9/28/2016
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Possibly: Prolotherapy is well researched and offered treatment that has shown good success. The basic theory is to strengthen the ligaments around the facet joint and therefore reducing stress on the joint by tightening them up. Pretty cool stuff. There are some other treatments like stem cell injections that can help as well. Neither of these treatments are covered by medical insurance though.
Answered 7/24/2014
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