Cause, clinical and ultrasound findings
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Autologous conditioned plasma (ACP) and platelet-rich plasma (PRP) are used to treat tendinopathy.
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The National Institute for Health and Care Excellence (NICE) has reviewed the evidence and has issued guidance that the methods are unproven and should be used in research environments only.
Equipment and drugs
| Syringe | Needle | Lidocaine 1% | Autologous conditioned plasma | Platelet-rich plasma |
| 5 mL | 21G Green | 5 mL | ||
| 10 or 20 mL a | 21G butterfly Green | Draw up 10 mL | Draw up 20 mL |
