Tendons connect muscle to bone, while ligaments stabilize joints. Symptoms can arise from chronic overload, sudden trauma, degeneration, or incomplete healing. Examination and imaging help determine whether progressive rehabilitation, bracing, injection, or repair is appropriate.
PRP has supportive evidence for selected chronic tendon problems, although results vary by site and preparation. Prolotherapy is also used for some tendon and ligament conditions, with a developing evidence base. Orthobiologic injections cannot mechanically restore every complete rupture or unstable ligament.
Ask for the exact tissue diagnosis and injury grade, whether imaging guidance will be used, and how the procedure will be paired with progressive loading or rehabilitation. The plan should include objective strength, stability, and return-to-activity measures.
Southwest Spine & Rehab is a multi-location Arizona chiropractic and multidisciplinary rehabilitation practice offering chiropractic care, physical therapy, medical services, injury care, imaging, and PRP. Its teams care for spine, joint, nerve and soft-tissue…
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