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PROLOTHERAPY (DEXTROTHERAPY)

Discover Prolotherapy (Dextrotherapy): Your Passage to Flourishing Vitality

Clinique Delta médico-esthétique offers prolotherapy using hyperosmolar dextrose injections, with a concentration of 12.5 to 15%. This treatment involves injecting a mixture of dextrose (a type of sugar), xylocaine (an anesthetic) and sterile water. The aim of these hyperosmolar dextrose injections is to promote the repair of ligaments, tendons and joints, while strengthening their structure. Injections are administered at 3- to 6-week intervals, with a recommended maximum of six sessions. The 3 to 6 week period corresponds to the time required for collagen regeneration, reflecting the natural inflammation and healing process.

The term "prolotherapy" comes from the idea of stimulating proliferation. In the past, prolotherapy practitioners used a variety of irritants to trigger the inflammation necessary for healing. However, some of these irritants carried risks if administered incorrectly. Today, these dangerous substances are no longer necessary. Evidence shows that dextrose alone is both effective and safe.

Dextrose is used at a concentration of 12.5 to 15%. At this concentration, it becomes sufficiently irritating to tissues, triggering the healing process (see the inflammatory cascade below). Like PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) injections, dextrose injections stimulate cell proliferation and self-healing capacity. It's worth noting that prolotherapy is a much more cost-effective option than PRP.

Benefits of prolotherapy

Prolotherapy stands out for its affordability and accessibility. What's more, it boasts a remarkable level of safety, especially when compared with cortisone injections and regular use of anti-inflammatories. However, its appeal is not limited to its ability to relieve pain, as it plays an essential role in the regeneration of ligaments and tendons. As a result, patients treated with dextrose injections can return to their daily routine more quickly than those who opt for Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP). This combination of factors makes it a particularly attractive solution for those seeking a rapid recovery and a return to an active lifestyle.

Problems that can be treated with prolotherapy?

Prolotherapy can be used to treat a variety of aesthetic and health problems, including:

  •  Osteoarthritis of the knee
  • Osteoarthritis of the hip
  • Sequela of muscular tear
  • Rotator cuff tendinopathy
  • Epicondylitis or epitrochleitis tendinopathy
  • Tendinopathy of the gluteus medius
  • Hamstring or adductor tendinopathy
  • Patellar tendinopathy (knee)
  • Achilles tendinopathy
  • Plantar fasciitis
  • Sprain (e.g. ankle or knee)

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