Glucopuncture for Achilles Tendinopathy: A Descriptive Review

As sports related injuries such as Achilles tendinopathy are prevalent, it is important to investigate new treatment modalities which safe, easy apply and effective. Over the last decade, glucose 5% injections have received more attention among clinicians. Unfortunately, no large randomized clinical trials confirmed their effectiveness so far. This article invites medical community for further basic-science studies clarify potential benefits of local tendinopathy. The goal introducing term Glucopuncture raise awareness physicians interesting risk-benefits ratio regional point out difference with Prolotherapy.