Sonographically Guided Intratendinous Injection of Hyperosmolar Dextrose to Treat Chronic Tendinosis of the Achilles Tendon: A Pilot Study

OBJECTIVE. Chronic tendinosis of the Achilles tendon is a common overuse injury that is difficult to manage. We report on a new injection treatment for this condition.   SUBJECTS AND…

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Case Report of Whiplash Related Chronic Neck Pain Treated with Intraarticular Prolotherapy

Introduction. Thirty-seven-year-old male heavy-duty mechanic with two-year history of whiplash related neck pain reached maximum improvement with physiotherapy and extraarticular prolotherapy. He subsequently obtained further temporary relief with radiofrequency zygapophyseal…

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Higher prevalence of fibromyalgia in patients infected with human T cell lymphotropic virus type I.

OBJECTIVE:. Inflammatory rheumatic conditions including rheumatoid arthritis and Sjögren's syndrome have been reported in individuals infected with human T cell lymphotropic virus type I (HTLV-I). Other chronic lymphotropic virus infections…

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