Many adults will have knee pain at some point. Conventional care offers pain medication, injections and surgery. If you want another option, Dr. House has more than two decades of experience helping patients with knee pain naturally.
He knows what it is like to be the patient. After a ski accident tore his ACL and meniscus, a surgeon friend repaired the ACL and performed a meniscectomy, cutting out the torn part of the meniscus. Six months later, Dr. House could not walk up and down stairs. He told the surgeon his knee was worse. "Isn't that like cutting the cushion out of your couch?" The surgeon admitted that was exactly right, and that it was "just procedure," how he was taught.
That is when Dr. House created Prolopuncture and treated his own knee. He felt better after the 8th treatment and was fully healed after 10.
What Prolopuncture Does
Prolotherapy already existed. Dr. House created a protocol that places the injections only at acupuncture points, using dextrose to stimulate the growth of new fibrous tissue in the joint. "Prolo" stands for proliferation. It is the protocol he developed and named himself.
Knee Problems We See
- Torn or degenerated meniscus
- ACL and other ligament injuries
- Cartilage damage and chondromalacia
- Osteoarthritis of the knee
- Pain after a meniscectomy or other knee surgery
- Patellar and tendon pain
What Treatment Looks Like
- A typical course is 10 to 12 treatments, spaced every 2 to 3 days
- Injections at the "two eyes of the knee" and other acupuncture points
- Reduced activity during the course, ice for the first 24 hours, then heat
- A 6-month Rehab Assignment, with stretching and a non-mucus-forming diet
- Full healing takes time, often 6 months to a year, like a pro athlete's injury report
Common Questions
Can a torn meniscus heal without surgery?
Dr. House has seen many patients improve with Prolopuncture, and he used it on his own knee. Outcomes depend on the case and are not guaranteed.
Does it hurt?
Dr. House uses lidocaine so you are comfortable and can get home easily. You may be sore for a day or so, and we give you an aftercare plan.
What does it cost?
Our knee package is listed on the Pricing page, and financing is available.
How do I begin?
Your first consultation is free. Call 941-953-3700 or book online.
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This page is for education and is not medical advice. Results vary from person to person and are not guaranteed. Never stop or change prescribed medication without talking to your prescribing doctor.