K. Dean Reeves, M.D.
Clinical Associate Professor Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Emphasis on Research in Use of Prolotherapy (Also called Regenerative Injection Therapy)
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K. Dean Reeves, M.D. Clinical Associate Professor Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation
Emphasis on Research in Use of Prolotherapy (Also called Regenerative Injection Therapy)
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| If the reader is new to Regenerative Injection Therapy I suggest reading a New York Times Article at the following line. There is a free brief registration required by the New York Times. www.nytimes.com/2007/08/07/health/07brod.html?_r=1&oref=slogin#
Medical readers not familiar with RIT or non medical readers should
consider clicking on "Summary Articles" to view summary articles in a
number of areas. To view a recent talk (April 07) click on "Recent Talk". To view our latest textbook chapter (2008) on types of regenerative
injection and examples of ultrasound use to show healing, click "Latest
Sports Chapter"
For summaries, abstracts and full PDF files (as available) of research we have been involved with directly, click on "Our Research"
Recently, the use of a patient's own blood (platelet rich plasma) has become more common. Click on "Blood and PRP" for more information Click on the "General information" tab to obtain information on cost, directions to office, scheduling method, how to prepare for treatment, post treatment instructions, how many treatments are typically needed and pain medication comments. Chronic pain causes stress in many areas of life. Click on the "Faith Encouragement" tab for information which is intended to encourage those who may struggle with discouragement. Please browse our website. If you are looking to become a new patient or just want to know more, there is a lot of helpful information here for you.
About Dr. Reeves...... K. Dean Reeves, M.D. is a physician and medical researcher. He holds a faculty appointment from the University of Kansas as a Clinical Associate Professor in the Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation. His private practice is located in Olathe/Gardner, Kansas (Rehabilitation) and in northern Johnson County (Chronic sprain/strain and arthritis pain research). He collaborates in research with other locations across the country and internationally. Dr. Reeves trained at the University of Kansas School of Medicine. He is licensed in the states of Kansas and Missouri. Dr. Reeves has authored a number of peer-reviewed publications in the area of regenerative injection therapy (prolotherapy) in journals such as The Pain Physician, Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Biomechanics Magazine, Alternative Therapies in Health and Medicine, Journal of Alternative and Complementary Medicine, North American Clinics in Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation Medicine, and the Journal of Orthopedic Medicine. He has authored chapters in pain management texts such as Pain Procedures in Clinical Practice. (2000 Edition) The Practice of Minimally Invasive Spinal Technique. (2005 Edition) , and Pain Management. (2007 Edition) and the Sports Medicine Resource Manual (2008) Dr. Reeves has spoken nationally and internationally for annual meetings of such organizations as the Canadian Association of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, British Institute of Musculoskeletal Medicine, Kuwaiti Medical Society, American Academy of Orthopedic Medicine, American Academy of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, and the National Athletic Trainer's Association, and the Global Congress of Minimally Invasive Spinal Specialists. To view Dr. Reeves' C.V. please click here--> Dr. Reeves' C.V.
Contact InformationIf you have questions or comments that have not been answered by the information on this website please feel free to contact our office and we will do our best to respond to your request in a timely manner.
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To contact us: General questions --> reevesoffice@kc.rr.com
Billing related questions --> reevesbilling@kc.rr.com
Research related questions --> dreeves1@kc.rr.com
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Research updates are posted regularly. Click on "Physicians"
for those. 
If the reader or other physicians have
questions about techniques of prolotherapy/RIT written by Dr. Reeves for current
textbooks such at Waldmans 2007 text Pain Management click on "Technique".
