Prolotherapy for Knee Pain - London Victoria
Knee Pain Treatment London
Knee Joint
The knee is one of the most commonly treated joints at Proback. Prolotherapy is a
regenerative injection technique that uses dextrose solution to stimulate the bodyโs
own repair response in damaged ligaments, tendons and joint structures –
addressing the underlying instability that is often the true cause of chronic knee pain.
How Prolotherapy Treats the Knee
Many cases of chronic knee pain – including those labelled as arthritis, meniscus
damage or โwear and tearโ – have an underlying component of ligament laxity or
joint instability. When the ligaments that hold the knee together are weakened or
damaged, the joint moves incorrectly, accelerating cartilage breakdown and causing
persistent pain.
Prolotherapy addresses this directly. A small volume of dextrose solution is injected
with precision into the affected ligaments, tendons and joint capsule. This triggers a
localised healing response – the body lays down new collagen fibres, tightening and
strengthening the damaged structures. As stability is restored, pain typically reduces
and function improves.
Conditions Treated
- Knee osteoarthritis and cartilage degeneration
- ACL, MCL and PCL ligament laxity or partial tears
- Meniscus tears and degeneration
- Knee instability and recurrent giving way
- Post-surgical knee pain
- Patellofemoral syndrome (kneecap pain)
- Pes anserine bursitis and tendinopathy
What a Course of Treatment Involves
Prolotherapy for the knee typically involves three to six injections, spaced three to five weeks apart. Each injection is performed under ultrasound guidance to ensure precise placement. Most patients notice progressive improvement across the course.
A mild ache or stiffness for one to two days after each injection is normal and indicates the healing response is active.
Prolotherapy vs Cortisone for the Knee
Cortisone injections are commonly offered for knee pain on the NHS and privately, but they work by suppressing inflammation – not repairing the underlying tissue. Studies increasingly show that repeated cortisone injections can accelerate cartilage
breakdown over time. Prolotherapy works in the opposite direction: it stimulates repair rather than suppression, producing structural improvement that tends to last.
Learn more about Prolotherapy vs Cortisone
Our Credentials
Proback is the official UK affiliate of the European School of Prolotherapy, founded by Dr Stefan Cavallino MD – one of Europeโs leading authorities in regenerative injection therapy. All injection treatments are performed by certified practitioners under ultrasound guidance.
Book a knee prolotherapy consultation from ยฃ110
- Includes examination
- X-ray if required
- A full treatment plan
Symptoms caused by Knee Instability
- Cracking sound with movement
- Knee pain
- Knee popping
- Knee swelling
- Loss of knee motion
- loss of muscle strength
- Muscle spasms
- Catching knee pain
- Referral lower leg pain
Knee pain often start with a traumatic event, such as a fall or a stretched like a football injury. Often, over time, the knee joint becomes stiff and can also become swollen. Knee joint instability is one of the most common cause of knee pain.
In several cases, patients knee instability goes undiagnosed which leads them to unnecessary knee surgery.
In cases of instability, weakness or tears of the ligaments and tendon attachments surrounding the knee joint causes debilitating pain. Knee instability can also result in the kneecap tracking abnormally, causing pain and the cartilage under the kneecap to wear down.
How Soft Tissue Injury Leads to Degenerative Arthritis?
Following a trauma, ligaments can become sprained and โlooseโ. If left untreated, the joint instability can result in destructive joint motion ultimately leading to extensive degenerative changes and osteoarthritis.
Our regenerative treatments can be used for arthritic joints as well, but early interventions can potentially save a lot time and improve quality of life significantly.
FAQs
Most knee cases require three to six sessions. We review progress at each visit and adjust the plan accordingly
Yes, in many cases. While prolotherapy cannot regenerate cartilage that has been completely lost, it can stabilise the joint, reduce inflammation and significantly reduce pain even in advanced arthritis. We will give you an honest assessment at your consultation.
Results vary by individual and severity. Many patients experience lasting improvement - often for several years - particularly where the root cause was ligament laxity rather than end-stage cartilage loss.
If surgery is scheduled, prolotherapy is unlikely to be appropriate. However, if you are considering surgery and want to explore alternatives first, a consultation is worthwhile.
Use the form below to book a consultation.
Consultation includes examination, X-ray (if required) and results.
We typically reply within 60 minutes during opening hours.
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Carlisle Place, Westminster,
London, SW1P 1NH
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