The Effectiveness of Prolotherapy (%5 Dextros) in the Treatment of Patients With Chondromalacia Patella

In the patients in the prolotherapy injection group, at the 1st, 4th and 7th weeks, the insertion points of the ligaments and tendons that are sensitive with pressure around the knee (medial collateral ligament (2), lateral collateral ligament (2), quadriceps tendon (1) and patellar tendon (1)) A total of 6 ml of 5% dextrose, 1 ml each, will be applied periarticularly. In addition, home exercise program will be given to this group.

In the patients in serum physiological injection group, at the 1st, 4th and 7th weeks, the insertion points of the ligaments and tendons that are sensitive with pressure around the knee (medial collateral ligament (2), lateral collateral ligament (2), quadriceps tendon (1) and patellar tendon (1)) A total of 6 ml of saline will be applied periarticularly. In addition, home exercise program will be given to this group.