Prolotherapy Case Histories - Ankle Pain
Case
History 1 - 73-Year-Old Woman - Mark Wheaton, M.D.
Case History 2 - 25-Year-Old-Woman
Athlete - Ross Hauser, M.D.
Case History 3 - 16-Year-Old-Ballerina - G. Megan Shields, M.D.
CASE 1 -
From Mark Wheaton, M.D.
Osteoarthritis of the Ankle
HISTORY: This is a 73-year
old female who is self-employed. She reports pain in both ankles. She states
that she sprained both ankles 50 years ago, but noticed increased pain two
years ago. Standing causes her pain.
FILMS: X-rays revealed
mild osteoarthritis in both ankles
PREVIOUS TREATMENT: This
patient had been seeing a chiropractor for some time with temporary relief.
She was taking Aleve on a daily basis as well as glucosamine and chondroitin.
DIAGNOSIS: My diagnosis
was osteoarthritis of both ankles as well as "flat feet".
DISCUSSION: I recommended
prolotherapy to stabilize her ankles to provide increased support and
decreased pain.
TREATMENT BEGAN
INITIAL PAIN LEVEL: 5 out
of 10 (10 being the worst pain)
TREATMENT LOCATION: Both
ankles.
TREATMENT SESSIONS: 5
sessions
TREATMENT ENDED: 06/16/99
FOLLOWING TREATMENT
PATIENT RESPONSE: After
her 5th treatment: "I had terrible ankle pain and foot pain, but now I
can walk two miles a day with very little pain."
PAIN LEVEL: 2 out of 10
(10 being the worst pain)
MEDICATIONS: Significantly
decreased and only taken occasionally.
FUNCTION: 80% improved
overall. Able to walk longer distances with less pain.
CASE
2 from Ross Hauser,
M.D.
Chronic Ankle Sprains in a Female Athlete
The patient is a 25
year-old student and track and field athlete. She said that she sprains her
ankle often and painful when playing sport and even walking is sometimes
painful. She tried anti-inflammatory prescribed by her primary physician. She
tried orthotics and ankle taping but they did not work. Because all the
recommended treatment was not helping her pain, she surfed the Internet and
found out about Prolotherapy. She came to Caring Medical in March of 2000. She
said that she has pain on her left ankle. She sprained it multiple times
playing sport. After physical examination it was determined that she is
excellent candidate for Prolotherapy so she was treated on the first visit.
Because the patient is an athlete and time of recovery is crucial, stronger
solution was used. She came back for another treatment in two weeks. She said
that left ankle still painful. She was treated again. Following supplements
were recommended: Trauma and Prolomax. Toe stretcher was also recommended.
Third visit she said that she was improved 70%. She said that she continue
taking his supplements and wearing the toe stretcher every night. She had
another treatment. According to the patient she is doing really well. She does
not have pain on the left ankle. She had a total of three treatments.
CASE 3 from G.
Megan Shields, M.D.
Quinn The Ballerina
Professional ballet dancers are very elite athletes who put
enormous demands on their bodies. Dancers on Pointe put their entire weight on
their toes. We have a significant number of retired ballerinas as patients who
suffer from constant pain in their feet, ankles, and backs. Many of them are
left with a legacy of arthritis acquired from years of dancing. At 16, Quinn
was already starting to feel the strain on her ankles, and she often danced
through the pain.
Lingering pain means something is injured and needs to be
repaired. Ignoring the pain is the quickest way towards an early retirement
and long-term arthritis. Prolotherapy stimulates the body to repair the
painful area and stops the arthritic process from occurring. Fortunately for
Quinn, her mother had already received Prolotherapy for her back pain.
Therefore, she encouraged Quinn to receive the same treatment that had helped
her so much. Even after the first treatment she noticed increased strength and
endurance. After two treatments in her ankles she was dancing completely pain
free. As with so many athletes, after her ankles were successfully treated she
admitted that her hips and low back were also hurting. She received
Prolotherapy to these areas and now she dances without pain in any area, a
claim few ballerinas can make. She said, It is incredible. I have twice the
strength and three times the flexibility I had before. I can dance and dance
and I am not tired and have no more pain."