Treatments
Dr. Mäenpaa specializes in a variety of treatments including:
Joint, Bursa and Tendon Sheath Injections
Usually with cortisone to decrease inflammation
Viscosupplementation
Usually of the knee with Synvisc or Hyalgan which increase the viscoelastic properties of the joint decreasing shock on the joint and relieving stiffness and pain
Prolotherapy
To heal damaged ligaments and tendons usually with concentrated dextrose which induces inflammation to start the healing process
Extracorporeal Shock Wave Therapy
A non invasive non surgical treatment using intense energy waves to cure many painful chronic orthopedic conditions such as tennis elbow and plantar fasciitis
