Monday 6 December 2010

Researchers Use Patient's Own Blood to Treat Hamstring Injury

Researchers Use Patient's Own Blood to Treat Hamstring Injury

AT A GLANCE

  • Researchers can treat small tears in the hamstring with a procedure involving injections of the patient’s own blood.
  • Hamstring tendinopathy is a common sports injury that can sideline athletes permanently.
  • Patients who received the treatment experienced significant and lasting pain reduction and functional improvement.