Tendonitis? Pulcinella and PJ check this out

[big nut]

Should any Ortho. Dr. be able to perform these injections or do I have to see a Doc that practices this technique??

i believe an ortho can do this. the doc i see specializes in sports injuries. try a search for orthos or sports related doctor and i would think they would show the services they provide on their website.

[chucksm00th]

Why not try a PRP Plasma Rich Platelet injection (your own blood) and get 1 injection rather than 20-30 injections..Seems less painful

[Bryan Hildebrand]

tell us more about the tear. was it at the shoulder or elbow? did the tendon tear or did you actually rupture the insertion from the bone?

[dave pulcinella]

dude, i just need to take a bath in this shit! lol!

[MikeS]

There is a technology that regenerates damaged tendons/ligaments that has been used in race horses for about 5-6years. Olympic level athletes have been using it for about a year or so...I reckon it'll be up for mass use in a few years once the technology becomes cheaper. Should help out ALOT of people

[Bryan Hildebrand]

its a common product, just not enough definitive science behind it for insurers to justify its cost.

[big nut]

tell us more about the tear. was it at the shoulder or elbow? did the tendon tear or did you actually rupture the insertion from the bone?

it was a rupture at the elbow. i currently have about 2 inch gap between my top forearm and bicep. doctor says its probably 50-60% better since the tear, which was 14 months ago.

[big nut]

Why not try a PRP Plasma Rich Platelet injection (your own blood) and get 1 injection rather than 20-30 injections..Seems less painful

i'm assuming this is a different type of procedure. plus, the added injections aren't that painful, and they cause inflammation which signals the body to repair itself. doctor directs you not to use anti-inflammatories like ibuprofen for at least 48 hrs after injections for this reason.