Tracking gradual changes helps identify degradation progression before complete loss of potency
Modern therapeutic options include intratendinous injections of substances believed to inhibit neovascularization, such as corticosteroids (which can cause collagen sclerosis and long-term damage to the tendon), or of substances that relieve pain by other pathways (acupuncture, extracorporeal shock wave therapy [ESWT]) or that stimulate tendon repair (platelet-rich plasma [PRP]) [12,13,14,15]
Kruidenier L, Kuiper I, Lamers CB, Verspaget HW
Different forms require different handling
Typical dosage guidance Standard IV infusion protocol: Doses between 10 mL and 50 mL are diluted in 100 mL of standard infusion solution (0.9% sodium chloride, Ringers solution, or 5% glucose) and administered as a slow IV infusion over approximately 15 minutes
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