Day 1

This morning I went in for my first PRP injection to my left tendon. The whole procedure took around 40 mins. The doctors used ultrasound to determine how much scar tissue had built up around my knee and whether the PRP Injection would be effective in treating my patella tendonosis. They then drew 4 little units of my blood- pretty painless. My blood samples were then sent off to the lab to be spun around in a centrifuge in order to separate the Platelet Rich Plasma. The docs then injected my tendon under the guidance of ultrasound.  This is supposedly the most effective way of administering the injection. 

After all the testimonials I'd read I was expecting the pain to rival child birth, however even without local anesthetic the shot wasn't too bad. Painful and uncomfortable, but the Cortisone shot I had to my tendon was actually worse. I was able to walk to my car and drive to work without much of  a problem. As the day has progressed my knee has been feeling increasingly painful. However, at 9pm the pain seems to have leveled out and is very manageable. I definitely don't need any painkillers. Which is just as well as it's recommended that you avoid all anti-inflammatories after the PRP Injection for at least a week.

My Knee - Day 1

I'm really surprised at how little swelling and bruising there is. Let's hope this works, fingers crossed.