Condition overview · Orthopedics
Long-standing tendon problems (tendinopathies) are often slow to settle with rest and rehab alone. PRP and prolotherapy act on different parts of the problem, so we often use them together.
Therapies for this condition
PRP works through growth-factor signaling, and prolotherapy aims to start a repair response in the ligament.
01 · Platelet-rich plasma
Blood-derived · in-office · 60–90 min
Concentrated platelets and growth factors from your own blood, prepared in our lab and delivered into the target tissue under ultrasound guidance. There is more published research on PRP for joints and tendons than on any other autologous biologic.
02 · Ligament & joint stabilization
Dextrose-based · aims to start a local repair response
A series of small injections of a dextrose (sugar) solution into ligaments and the points where they attach to bone. The goal is a local repair response and a more stable joint. We use it mainly when a loose ligament (laxity) is the main problem. It does not rebuild cartilage.
Talking it through
These are the situations where biologic therapy most often comes up for this condition. Whether it fits you is something we work out together at your consultation. If another option makes more sense, we'll tell you.
