Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings

  • Autologous blood injection is used as a treatment for tendinopathy.

  • It is a recognised procedure in the United Kingdom. The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has reviewed the evidence and has issued guidance that the method is unproven and should be used only in research environments.

Equipment and drugs

Syringe Needle Lidocaine 1% To obtain blood
5 mL 21G Green 5 mL
5 mL 21G Green 5 mL

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