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Does prolotherapy help with chronic knee arthritis?
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No: There is no evidence that it is helpful.
Answered 1/14/2012
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Prolo: Yes. It aids in stabilizing the knee joint preventing further laxity if the ligaments which contributes to worsening of osteoarthritis. Good luck.
Answered 4/4/2013
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