Autologous blood injections
From £540 per injection
Injections performed by musculoskeletal physicians
This injection is only available at our Blackberry Clinics, located in Milton Keynes, Oxford and Guildford. You can book directly with Blackberry Clinics for your MSK physician consultation and injection appointment from £233.
What are autologous blood injections?
Autologous blood injections use your own blood to help heal damaged tendons. A small sample is taken, processed, and injected into the affected area to promote repair. This treatment is often used for tendon injuries and aims to reduce pain and improve function. Studies show that autologous blood injections have healing benefits which can work to restore the tendon to a pre-injury state.
What to expect from a steroid injection
Before your injection appointment
You will have already had an MSK physician consultation, where your doctor recommended an autologous blood injection to help manage your symptoms and to support healing in injured tendons or ligaments.
You’ll need an MSK physician consultation before your injection. You can book this online, but injection appointments must be made at the clinic on the day of your consultation. The cost of the consultation is separate from the injection.
Appointment
MSK physician consultation (40 minutes)
Autologous blood injection
Follow-up appointment
Greater London
£265
£540
£202
Outside Greater London
£233
£540
£170
What happens during the appointment
Consultation with MSK physician
You will first have a consultation to discuss your symptoms and medical history. The doctor will explain the procedure and answer any questions.
Injection
A small sample of blood will be taken. This is then spun in a centrifuge to concentrate the platelets which are rich in growth factors. The affected area will then be injected with your own blood.
After your appointment
After your appointment you may experience some discomfort or swelling at the injection site. This usually settles within a few days. It’s recommended you avoid strenuous activity for 48 hours to allow healing. You should feel the benefit within the first four to six weeks.
Follow up appointment
Your physician will let you know if a follow up appointment is needed. This may depend on how well the injection works and if you need further treatment.
Post-injection care
Once you’re in less pain, it’s important that you book to see a physiotherapist. They can monitor your progress and provide you with a graduated exercise programme to increase your strength and mobility.
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