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Dr. Kramer practices
Orthopedic Medicine (non-surgical orthopedics)
and Musculoskeletal Pain Medicine. A specialist
in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Dr.
Kramer uses Prolotherapy and other specialized
techniques to successfully treat pain.
Expertise and Experience:
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Named a "Top Doctor" in Minneapolis/St. Paul
Magazine and is included in the Guide to Top
Doctors in the U.S.
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Over 22 years of experience in sports and
musculoskeletal pain medicine, over 15 years
of Prolotherapy experience.
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M.D. from University of Minnesota Medical
School (currently an Adjunct Associate
Professor).
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Mayo Clinic residency in Physical Medicine
and Rehabilitation.
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Board certified in Physical Medicine and
Rehabilitation, Pain Medicine, and Medical
Acupuncture.
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Founded the Sports Medicine Center, Low Back
Clinic and Acupuncture program at Park
Nicollet Clinic in the 1990's — one of the
largest multi-specialty clinics in the U.S.
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Trained in Prolotherapy (Hackett technique)
in courses and preceptorships with Dr.
Gustav Hemwall and Dr. Ross Hauser. Dr.
Kramer has been using this prolotherapy
technique in his practice since 1992 and
continues to do so.
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Trained in Neural Therapy with Doctors
Huneke, Fischer, and Hauser.
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Volunteers in medical missions to developing
nations.
More about Dr. Kramer at
www.georgekramermd.com
Treatments:
If you suffer from…
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Persistent or recurrent nagging back and
neck pain
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Disk herniations, degenerative disc disease,
whiplash, pinched nerves or nerve pain
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Resistant muscle strains and sprains or
tendonitis
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Tennis elbow, golfers' back, runners' knee,
or plantar fasciitis
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Degenerative arthritis: hip, knee, ankle,
shoulder, foot, hand or bunions
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Headaches, TMJ, post-herpetic neuralgia,
reflex sympathetic dystrophy or fibromyalgia
More information on specific treatments at
www.georgekramermd.com
Patient Testimonials:
Patricia B. "Dr. George H. Kramer saw
me in October of 2003 for a variety of problems
associated with degenerative joint disease and
previous injuries." In the past "I have used
heat/cold, ibuprofen, taping, stretches, and
splinting to get relief of symptoms. I contacted
Dr. Kramer to discuss the use of Prolotherapy on
all areas of discomfort for me. Relief from
discomfort in all areas has been excellent. I
have been able to dance, play tennis and golf
and resume walking on a treadmill for 45 minutes
to an hour daily. I would recommend this type of
treatment for anyone experiencing discomfort of
any kind. This is an excellent alternative to
cortisone shots or surgery and seems to be more
successful to me. Dr. Kramer is wonderful to
work with. He is kind, personable, caring and a
very spiritual person as well. I have never
trusted a doctor as I trust him."
Phyllis B. "I searched for a therapy
that would treat tibel tendonitis after being
treated for ten years with podiatry, orthopedic,
chiropractic and physical therapy. My condition
deteriorated to the point of walking with pain
and constant inflammation in my leg, ankle, and
foot. I tried cortisone injections, ultra sound,
medication, physical therapy and a brace. Dr.
Kramer provided Prolotherapy to my affected
areas. Improvement started after the third
series of injections. I had six series of
injections over a period of six months. I found
Dr. Kramer to be very professional with giving
injections and very caring for my health. I
recommend Prolotherapy to anyone with chronic
pain instead of surgery."
Gary T. "I was diagnosed with trigger
thumb in both of my thumbs. I received cortisone
injections into my thumbs only giving me
temporary relief. I then had surgery on my left
thumb in February 2004 and it was successful. In
April 2004 the snapping and locking symptoms
returned to my right thumb. After a consultation
with Dr. Kramer, I decided to receive
Prolotherapy injections in my right thumb.
Within a week my thumb was feeling better and
the snapping and locking symptoms were near
gone. A second injection was needed and now
6-months later my thumb is totally free of any
previous symptoms. After having surgery and
Prolotherapy injections, I can say that my right
thumb, which received the Prolotherapy
injections, has more movement than my left
thumb, which had surgery on it due to the lack
of scar tissue. I really do recommend checking
out alternatives before surgery. Dr. Kramer and
his staff are truly great caregivers and get
results."
Juanita B. "I have arthritis in both
knees, so all doctors I went to gave me shots of
cortisone. It wasn't helping, so I was told I
would need surgery. I didn't care to have my
knees cut open and replaced with 'whatever.'
Then I read an article on Prolotherapy and was
able to find a doctor right here in town! Dr.
George Kramer has worked on me since January
2004 and I don't have any pain in my knees
anymore. I'm also now doing my shopping,
errands, etc; things I was unable to do before…
and no surgery. There is another way."
Go to
www.georgekramermd.com/testimonials.htm for
more success stories like these.
A Note from Dr. Kramer:
"Prolotherapy is the best treatment I've
found for musculoskeletal pain. I have spent
years treating people with difficult pain
problems, and prolotherapy is a treatment that
can truly cure and heal chronic pain, not just
temporarily cover up or manage the pain."
Visit my website
www.georgekramermd.com
or call 952.767.4800 for more information or to
schedule an appointment
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George
H. Kramer, M.D.
