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Finger Injuries
How many times have we seen an athlete on TV with a dislocated finger, run to the sidelines, have it set back into place, and then have it taped and splintered. The player goes back out on the playing field with the splinted hand.

Any athlete who has sustained an injury with a force significant enough to cause a fracture or joint dislocation knows that some of the joint ligaments are most assuredly injured or torn. These structures are often the culprits for the athlete who has residual pain in the fingers or whatever joint was fractured, since ligaments have a much poorer blood supply than the bones.

Degenerative arthritis forms in the knuckles with aging because of the collateral ligament injuries sustained in the fingers when the athletes jammed or dislocated their fingers. The athlete usually knows this is present by the pain felt with every cold front or temperature change.

Getting Prolotherapy to the collateral ligaments after they are injured can help prevent future degenerative arthritis. Because the fingers and hands are often treated lightly or seem less important, make sure these areas are completely treated and followed by a Prolotherapist until the injuries are fully healed.

Absence of pain is not the only indication of healing.
Does the finger or joint have any clicking, weakness, or numbness? These are signs of continued weakness in the soft tissues.

Does the athlete experience pain or swelling with weather changes? Can a positive jump sign be elicited? We use a dolorimeter at Caring Medical to test the treated ligaments and tendons to measure progress. A healthy ligament and tendon can typically tolerate at least four pounds of pressure before it experiences pain. When a treated ligament or tendon can tolerate that amount of force, which is equal to or greater than the uninjured side, and all other signs and symptoms of joint/ligament weakness are gone.
 

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Ross Hauser, M.D.
Dr. Hauser received his M.D. from the University of Illinois, Chicago; completed his residency at Loyola-Hines VA-Marianjoy Hospitals in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation; and received his Bachelor of Science degree from the University of Illinois, Urbana-Champaign. Dr. Hauser is the Medical Director and co-founder of the physician-run, comprehensive natural medicine clinic, Caring Medical & Rehabilitation Services in Oak Park, Illinois. Dr. Hauser is one of the leading experts in the treatment of chronic pain and sports injuries with Prolotherapy. He, along with his wife Marion, have written seven books on the topic of Prolotherapy, a comprehensive book on the natural medicine approach to cancer, as well as a myriad of articles and newsletters for the general public. Read more
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As with any medical technique, Prolotherapy may not be effective for every individual and there are risks involved, these risks should be discussed with your physician. Results achieved with some may not be typical of all. Please consult a physician. Please read Prolotherapy Risks

There is no known cure for arthritis. Prolotherapy and nutritional supplements can help alleviate, reverse, or end arthritic pain by treating an underlying cause that contributes to degenerative disease, ligament laxity. Strengthening ligaments and other connective tissue can help prevent bone on bone arthritis from developing.

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