A radiologist takes a small amount of blood (3-4mL) from the patient’s arm and, using Ultrasound guidance, re-injects it immediately into the location demonstrating abnormality within the tendon. The blood injected to the damaged location supplies the tendon with growth factors which initiate healing and stimulate the production of new fibres within the tendon.

The procedure will take 10-15 minutes.

You should rest the affected area for the remainder of the day, driving and manual labor should be avoided. You should arrange for a driver to collect you from SRG.

A second injection maybe required 4 weeks after the first injection to further stimulate growth.