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Most orthopedic surgeries do not require a quick decision. That is why they are called elective surgeries. The surgeon, the hospital, or you can choose whether or not to have them.

Remember that once the surgery is done, it cannot be undone. This is important to consider because there is a possibility of the surgery not working out as planned. Surgery also requires time off of work and rehabilitation time.

<strong>Look Into Conservative Treatments First</strong>

So, before you rush into anything, consider your options. Begin with conservative treatments. Look into non-surgical therapies.

Non-surgical alternatives, like Regenerative Orthopedics, are great treatments that are effective at repairing many joint conditions. Even if you have seen an Orthopedic Surgeon, you should also see an experienced Regenerative Orthopedic physician for an evaluation.

Are you suffering from arthritis pain? Regenerative Orthopedic treatments, like Stem Cell Therapy, PRP, and Prolotherapy, can stop joint pain without surgery. Studies show that these treatments are "effective at reducing pain and improving the functional status and quality of life in patients with knee osteoarthritis."<a href="https://www.liebertpub.com/doi/abs/10.1089/acm.2019.0335">1</a>
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Prolotherapy is one type of Regenerative Orthopedics used to treat painful joint conditions like arthritis. And it's not a new therapy either. Prolotherapy has been around since the 1950s and has been studied quite a bit. And it is still being researched. A study this year demonstrated once again that Prolotherapy improves the quality of life of those who receive it because it reduces pain.<a href="https://www.annfammed.org/content/annalsfm/18/3/235.full.pdf">2</a>

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If you are a good candidate for Regenerative Orthopedics, four or five treatments are generally required. If this does not help, you will be no worse off. A general rule is that you should be at least 50% better after these treatments (usually you do not even need that many). Most patients do great and are at least 80-90% better with less pain and more function.

Remember that it is your body and you should feel comfortable with the decision on how to treat it.
Ultimately, the decision is yours.

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<blockquote>1 Sert, Alketa T., et al. "The Effects of Dextrose Prolotherapy in Symptomatic Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Study." The Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine 26.5 (2020): 409-417.

2 Sit, Regina Wing Shan, et al. "Efficacy of Intra-Articular Hypertonic Dextrose (Prolotherapy) for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Controlled Trial." <i>The Annals of Family Medicine</i>18.3 (2020): 235-242.</blockquote>