Ultrasound-Guided PRP Injections
Prolotherapy
What It Is:
Prolotherapy, also known as proliferative therapy, involves injecting an irritant solution (often dextrose) into a damaged ligament, tendon, or joint to stimulate the body’s healing response.
Process:
- Injection: The irritant solution is injected into the damaged tissue.
- Healing Response: The solution causes a mild inflammatory response, promoting increased blood flow and the growth of new, healthy tissue.
Benefits:
- Tissue Regeneration: Promotes the growth of new tissue, strengthening weakened areas.
- Pain Relief: Can reduce chronic pain by addressing the underlying cause.
Ozone Injections
What It Is:
Ozone therapy involves injecting a mixture of oxygen and ozone gas into the body to stimulate healing.
Process:
- Preparation: Ozone is generated using a medical ozone generator.
- Injection: The ozone-oxygen mixture is injected into the affected area, such as a joint or soft tissue.
Benefits:
- Anti-inflammatory: Ozone has anti-inflammatory properties, reducing pain and swelling.
- Immune Modulation: Ozone can modulate the immune response, promoting healing.
Combined Approach: PRP, Prolotherapy, and Ozone
Combining these therapies can provide a synergistic effect, enhancing the overall healing process. Here’s how they work together:
Process:
- Prolotherapy Injection: First, prolotherapy is used to stimulate the initial healing response.
- Ozone Injection: Ozone is then injected to reduce inflammation and modulate the immune response.
- PRP Injection: Finally, PRP is injected under ultrasound guidance to deliver concentrated growth factors directly to the damaged tissue.
Benefits:
- Comprehensive Healing: Each component addresses different aspects of the healing process, from initial stimulation to inflammation reduction and tissue regeneration.
- Enhanced Results: The combination can lead to better pain relief, faster healing, and stronger tissue regeneration compared to using each therapy alone.
Considerations:
- Expertise Required: This combined approach requires a skilled practitioner experienced in all three techniques and ultrasound guidance.
- Individual Variation: The effectiveness can vary between individuals, and not all patients may be suitable candidates for this combined treatment.
If you're considering this combined approach, it’s essential to consult with a healthcare provider specializing in regenerative medicine to discuss the potential benefits and risks for your specific condition.
Dr. Nathan Eliason is renowned for his effective treatments that have resulted in significant pain relief for his patients. Many of his patients report experiencing years of chronic pain being alleviated with just one treatment session. This highlights his expertise and the efficacy of his therapeutic approaches.