Comparative effectiveness of dextrose prolotherapy versus control injections and exercise in the management of osteoarthritis pain: a systematic review and meta-analysis.

J Pain Res · 2016 · PMC5079700 · PMID 27799816

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27 In 2011, a narrative review investigated the same issue, disclosing a favorable trend of prolotherapy in treating osteoarthritis and chronic tendinopathy. 6 In 2016, Sit et al conducted a meta-analysis regarding the use of dextrose in the treatment of symptomatic osteoarthritis, mentioning a potential positive effect of prolotherapy.

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