Outcomes of iliac crest bone marrow aspirate injection for the treatment of recalcitrant Achilles tendinopathy.

Iliac crest BMA appears to be a safe, effective, and potentially lasting treatment option for patients with intractable, insertional and non-insertional Achilles tendinopathy. Patients demonstrated and maintained statistically significant decrease in NRS pain score post-operatively with no complications at the donor or injection site.