Before trying prolotherapy I had two arthoscopic surgeries on my knee a year apart. First surgeon said my knee was mechanically fine after surgery. However, in my opinion it was much worse after surgery. Second surgeon scoped it and said I needed total knee replacement.
Since I enjoy sports and am in my mid 50s this wasn't an acceptable answer for me since I didn't feel my knee wasn't that bad. I researched prolotherapy and started going to Dr. Hauser in Sept. 07. I'm now playing tennis 3 times a week and even went downhill skiing last weekend.
I would never have surgery for any kind of joint pain again without trying prolotherapy first.