My research is it’s not necessarily a bandaid. If you need a knee replacement this won’t ever stop that diagnosis. It’s similar to steroid injections where it helps with discomfort and can speed recovery and hopefully some relief of inflammation.
It is not covered by any insurance due to lack of research and or FDA approval.
It may happen in the future, but not yet. My choice to book an appointment is because I’m allergic to steroids and other injectable’s. I had to cancel recently because my CBC was abnormal. Your doctor in my opinion should get labs first. This is because you’re using your own blood. If your platelets are low, red cells are low which mine are then they did and iron profile. You can research how these low levels till better yiu need to hold off on the injection.
I had it done years ago for severe dry eyes and it did nothing. I do know from speaking to many who have done both feel the old injectable’s work far better and covered by insurance.
I honestly don’t know but it’s something a lot of folks consider due to the high cost. Keep doing research.