Potential risks and complications of prolotherapy
The injection technique involved in prolotherapy requires
skill and care on the part of the physician. Training
and experience are important.
Possible side effects may last a few days to a couple
weeks and include:
- Swelling
- Intense pain and stiffness
- Headache
- Allergic reaction
Reports of more serious complications have been rare,
but could include:
- Spinal fluid leak
- Permanent nerve damage or paralysis
- Pneumothorax
By: Vert
Mooney, MD and Bjorn
Eek, MD
January 25, 2000
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