Therapeutic Effect of Proliferative Therapy (Prolotherapy) on Pain Using Injectable Hypertonic Dextrose 25% Versus Injectable Dextrose 10% in Retrodiscal Tissues in Patients With Anterior Disc Displacement With Reduction: A Randomized Clinical Trial .

Summary

prolotherapy is an injection-based treatment method used to alleviate pain, particularly musculoskeletal pain associated with chronic ligament and tendon injuries. The process involves the injection of a solution, typically containing dextrose (a sugar), saline, or other irritants, into the affected tissues. Prolotherapy is believed to stimulate healing by causing a mild inflammatory response that promotes the regeneration of ligaments, tendons, and other connective tissues. This review explores the existing literature on the therapeutic effects of prolotherapy for pain management.

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Start

2025-03-03

Primary completion

2025-09-03

Completion

2025-10

Publications

• Results Haggag MA, Al-Belasy FA, Said Ahmed WM. Dextrose prolotherapy for pain and dysfunction of the TMJ reducible disc displacement: A randomized, double-blind clinical study. J Craniomaxillofac Surg. 2022 May;50(5):426-431. doi: 10.1016/j.jcms.2022.02.009. Epub 2022 Mar 8.
• Results Park JS, Ku JK, Kim YK, Yun PY. Efficacy of dextrose prolotherapy on temporomandibular disorder: a retrospective study. J Korean Assoc Oral Maxillofac Surg. 2024 Oct 31;50(5):259-264. doi: 10.5125/jkaoms.2024.50.5.259.

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