Platelet injections

[hogheaven]

I have a partially torn MCL and was interested to know if anyone has had a platelet injection and what the outcome was? Mine is a 2nd. degree tear from the femur. Medial meniscus is in tact. No surgery is advised, yet I am allergic to Nsaids. Any info will be appreciated. Thanks

[mszw2]

can anyone tell me if they have had platelet injections in their knee for arthritis?  I have a really bad, arthritic knee and DO NOT want to have it replaced.  I already did that on the other knee and regret it.I have had every treatment known including physicla therapy and still have issues with pain and not being able to walk for more than 10 minutes at a time.
Any info about this would be greatly appreciated.
Thanx

[hogheaven]

Yes an MRI was done and did confirm the tear. As well as some arthritis and no medial meniscus damage. Also a physical exam confirms the findings, both pre and post MRI. I am an active person who loves to big game hunt and work out with weights and do cardio to stay in shape. I have begun PT in the form of ultrasound followed by icing and then doing my absolute best to not cause myself any pain. It is difficult at night sleeping when I am on my side (L. kneee and L side is toughest to sleep on) when I flex or extend my leg. It seems very difficult to avoid pain and I have basically reduced my activity to a mere pedestrian. I still lift upper body weights but no lower body lifting or cardio. Again, thanks for your time and any input will be appreciated.

[abhijeet v ghosh]

hi hogheaven,
can you tell me whether MRI scan was done to detect the MCL tear or it was detected by simple clinical examination only?1st and 2nd degree tear respond well to conservative management in mild to moderate working people. ut those involved in sports activity, definately require operative management.
MLB(Motion limiting brace) or a cylindrical plaster is enough for conservative management.
Platelet injection is as good as conservative management.
If you are allergic to NSAID's , you can take centrally acting pain killers(Tramadol,Proxyvon,etc).
Hope you are satisfied with this answer.
If you have got more doubts, please be free to ask me.
regards
abhijeet