Collagen for ligament and tendon pain
Ligaments and tendons are mostly collagen. This injection supplies biocompatible collagen to tissue worn by chronic inflammation, filling and reinforcing the damaged area.
What we check first
We check ligaments and tendons by ultrasound and choose the site.
Find what is damaged first
We first find which ligament or tendon is causing the pain.
Site and plan
We decide the injection site and treatment plan.
Precise placement by ultrasound
We watch the damaged spot on high-resolution ultrasound and inject right there.
Where it applies
Applied to ankle and wrist ligaments, tennis elbow and similar areas.
Pain worth a visit
Ankle or wrist pain
We reinforce ligaments in ankles that keep rolling and wrists that hurt on movement, to reduce recurrence.
Elbow pain
Tennis elbow that hurts when lifting: we reinforce where the tendon attaches.
Inner knee pain
Inner knee pain on walking or stairs: we reinforce the medial ligament so you walk comfortably again.
Other tendon or ligament pain
For recurring pain we find the site and cause first, then discuss whether an injection fits.
After the injection
A few things worth knowing before treatment.
After the injection
The injection site may feel heavy, swollen or red. This usually settles within one to two days; contact the clinic if it continues or worsens.
Reactions explained ahead
We explain reactions and precautions before the injection.
First 3 days
For at least 3 days, avoid twisting or over-stretching the joint so the collagen can settle.
Who provides your care?
Dr. Lee Su-jin, rehabilitation medicine specialist, handles consultations and injections. Manual therapy is given one-to-one by a dedicated therapist after the visit.
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What is different here
Both centers start with the doctor, and therapy is focused on one person at a time.
전문의가 직접 진료하고 주사해요
A rehabilitation specialist trained at Asan Medical Center examines children and adults herself and performs the ultrasound and injections.
30분 동안 한 사람만 봐요
Manual therapy and children's therapy are 30-minute one-to-one appointments with a dedicated therapist who stays with you.
두 센터가 한 건물에 있어요
The pain center on the 2nd floor and the development center on B1 share one building, so parents can be treated while their child is in therapy. Three minutes from Bangbae station exit 2.
Start with a consultation
Online requests are booked as a consultation. For treatment bookings and follow-ups call the pain center at 02-521-7588.