Utility of Prolotherapy for Upper Extremity Pathology.
J Hand Surg Am
; 44(3): 236-239, 2019 Mar.
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ABSTRACT
Prolotherapy is a method of treatment of painful musculoskeletal conditions whereby a sclerosing agent is injected into an area of tendinosis or osteoarthritis to strengthen and repair painful connective tissue. It is a safe, effective, and relatively inexpensive nonsurgical treatment modality. This article provides a history of prolotherapy, discusses its proposed mechanisms of action, and provides a review of the existing literature on prolotherapy as a treatment for upper extremity pathologies, specifically, hand osteoarthritis, lateral epicondylitis, and rotator cuff disease.
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Osteoartrite
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Soluções Esclerosantes
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Cotovelo de Tenista
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Manguito Rotador
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Extremidade Superior
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Tendinopatia
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Proloterapia
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J Hand Surg Am
Ano de publicação:
2019
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Article