Effects of Dextrose Prolotherapy in Rotator Cuff Disease

"Subacromial injection: 5 cc solution (15% dextrose + saline + 1% lidocaine solution) will be injected into the subacromial bursa using a sterile 21 gauge injector.~Extra-articular injection: Previously marked using a sterile 27 gauge injector (dental needle); A total of 10 cc solution (15% dextrose + saline + 1% lidocaine solution) will be injected into the infraspinatus, teres minor, supraspinatus insertion on the tuberculum majus, the subscapularis insertion on the tuberculum minus, the coracoid process and the long head of the biceps.~As a home exercise program, shoulder range of motion and stretching, shoulder isometric and isotonic strengthening exercises will be given at least three days a week with 3 sets of 10 repetitions."

"Subacromial injection: 5 cc solution (saline + 1% lidocaine solution) will be injected into the subacromial bursa using a sterile 21 gauge injector.~Extra-articular injection: 5 cc solution (saline + 1% lidocaine solution) will be injected to the attachment areas of the previously marked tendons to the bone using a sterile 30 gauge injector.~As a home exercise program, shoulder range of motion and stretching, shoulder isometric and isotonic strengthening exercises will be given at least three days a week with 3 sets of 10 repetitions."