Ravi Kumar Chittoria Professor and Registrar (Academic), Head of IT Wing and Telemedicine, Department of Plastic Surgery and Telemedicine, JIPMER, Pondicherry 605006, India
Dhinesh S. Junior Resident, Department of Surgery, JIPMER, Pondicherry 605006, India
Bharat Prakash Reddy J. Senior Resident, Department of Plastic Surgery, JIPMER, Pondicherry 605006, India
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Dhinesh S., Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Bharat Prakash Reddy J. Role of Prolotherapy in Thermal Burns. Jr. Orth. Edu. 2025; 11(1): 25–27.
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Received : December 30, 2024
Accepted : February 28, 2025
Published : April 30, 2025
Abstract
Burns represent a significant issue globally. Numerous techniques have been created to address burns. These types of injuries may be challenging to handle. Nonetheless, there exists a validated method that enhances the healing speed of wounds. To hasten the recovery process, sediment is an approach that involves the injection of local stimuli into the injuries. This article considers the prolotherapy role in the preparation of the wound bed.
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Acknowledgements
We would like to express our gratitude to the patients, their families, and all those who have contributed to this study.
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Dhinesh S., Ravi Kumar Chittoria, Bharat Prakash Reddy J. Role of Prolotherapy in Thermal Burns. Jr. Orth. Edu. 2025; 11(1): 25–27.
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