What gauge of needle is used for intra-articular injections of BPC-157 (Body Protection Compound 157) and where exactly is it injected?

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Intra-Articular Injections of BPC-157

  • The studies provided do not specify the gauge of needle used for intra-articular injections of BPC-157 1, 2, 3, 4, 5.
  • However, a study on the accuracy of needle placement into the intra-articular space of the knee mentions the use of a 21-gauge needle 3.
  • Another study on guidance by ultrasound of intra-articular injections in the knee and hip joints also mentions the use of a 21 G needle 4.

Injection Location

  • The studies suggest that BPC-157 can be injected into the knee joint to relieve multiple types of knee pain 1.
  • The exact location of injection within the knee joint is not specified, but a study on the accuracy of needle placement into the intra-articular space of the knee mentions the use of three commonly employed knee joint portals: anteromedial, anterolateral, and lateral midpatellar 3.
  • The lateral midpatellar portal is reported to have the highest accuracy rate of 93% for intra-articular injection 3.

References

1
Research

Intra-Articular Injection of BPC 157 for Multiple Types of Knee Pain.

Alternative therapies in health and medicine, 2021

3
Research

Accuracy of needle placement into the intra-articular space of the knee.

The Journal of bone and joint surgery. American volume, 2002

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