Pre & post Injection Care Instructions...

Pre Procedure Instructions:

• No corticosteroids should be taken within 2 weeks prior to PRP
• Stop taking all NSAIDs (such as aspirin, Advil, ibuprofen, etc.) 1 week prior to procedure
• Stop taking any blood thinning herbs or supplements 1 week prior to procedure
• Stop any blood thinners 5 days prior to procedure after discussing with your prescri

Pre Procedure Instructions:

• No corticosteroids should be taken within 2 weeks prior to PRP
• Stop taking all NSAIDs (such as aspirin, Advil, ibuprofen, etc.) 1 week prior to procedure
• Stop taking any blood thinning herbs or supplements 1 week prior to procedure
• Stop any blood thinners 5 days prior to procedure after discussing with your prescriber
• Increase water intake 24 hours prior and eat a healthy meal the morning of the procedure
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine for 3 days prior to procedure

What to expect on the day of the procedure:

• Blood will be withdrawn from your arm
• Your blood will be placed in a centrifuge and spun down to obtain the PRP for injection
• PRP will be injected into the involved area under ultrasound guidance

Post Procedure Instructions:

• It is normal to experience increased pain at the injection site. Some patients will have a flare-up of pain and swelling to the affected joint after the procedure. This is a result of the inflammatory initiation of the healing cascade induced by the PRP to promote healing. On average, pain will last 3-4 days then will gradually decrease although, in some cases, it will last up to 2 weeks.
• You will not feel immediate pain relief from this procedure. It often takes several weeks to feel the benefits of this procedure.
• Do not use NSAIDs or corticosteroids until 2 weeks post injection – Tylenol is safe to use
• Avoid alcohol and caffeine for the 1st 3 days post injection
• Avoid hot tubs and saunas until 1 week post injection
• Avoid icing the affected joint for the first 3 days post injection
• Normal day to day activity may resume the day after the injection, taking care to avoid activities that place excessive strain on the affected body part for 1 week following injection
• Physical therapy may resume 1 week post injection
• Avoid putting lotions or creams on the injection site for at least 24 hours
• If you develop a temperature of 38 degrees C or 100.4 degrees F, redness, pus or drainage at the injection site, contact the office immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department

Pre-Procedure Instructions:

• Stop taking any blood thinning herbs or supplements 1 week prior to procedure
• Stop any blood thinners 5 days prior to procedure after discussing with your prescriber
• Increase water intake 24 hours prior and eat a healthy meal the morning of the procedure

Post-Procedure Instructions:

• It is normal to experience increa

Pre-Procedure Instructions:

• Stop taking any blood thinning herbs or supplements 1 week prior to procedure
• Stop any blood thinners 5 days prior to procedure after discussing with your prescriber
• Increase water intake 24 hours prior and eat a healthy meal the morning of the procedure

Post-Procedure Instructions:

• It is normal to experience increased pain at the injection site. Some patients will have a flare-up of pain and swelling to the affected joint after the procedure. On average, this pain will last 3-4 days then will gradually decrease although, in some cases, it will last up to 2 weeks.
• You will not feel immediate pain relief from this procedure. It can take several weeks to feel the benefits of this procedure
• You may use NSAIDs or Tylenol for pain relief after the procedure
• Avoid hot tubs and saunas for 48 hours post injection
• You may ice the affected joint post procedure, applying ice for 15-20 minutes every 2 hours
• Normal day to day activity may resume the day after the injection, taking care to avoid activities that place excessive strain on the affected body part for 1 week following injection
• Physical therapy may resume after the injection
• Avoid putting lotions or creams on the injection site for at least 24 hours
• If you develop a temperature of 38 degrees C or 100.4 degrees F, redness, pus or drainage at the injection site, contact the office immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department

Pre-Procedure Instructions:

• Stop taking any blood thinning herbs or supplements 1 week prior to procedure
• Stop any blood thinners 5 days prior to procedure after discussing with your prescriber
• Increase water intake 24 hours prior and eat a healthy meal the morning of the procedure

Post-Procedure Instructions:

• It is normal to experience increa

Pre-Procedure Instructions:

• Stop taking any blood thinning herbs or supplements 1 week prior to procedure
• Stop any blood thinners 5 days prior to procedure after discussing with your prescriber
• Increase water intake 24 hours prior and eat a healthy meal the morning of the procedure

Post-Procedure Instructions:

• It is normal to experience increased pain at the injection site. Some patients will have a flare-up of pain and swelling to the affected joint after the procedure. On average, this pain will last 3-4 days then will gradually decrease although, in some cases, it will last up to 2 weeks.
• You will not feel immediate pain relief from this procedure. It often takes several weeks to feel the benefits of this procedure.
• You may use NSAIDs or Tylenol for pain relief after the procedure
• Avoid hot tubs and saunas for 48 hours post injection
• You may ice the affected joint post procedure, applying ice for 15-20 minutes every 2 hours
• Normal day to day activity may resume the day after the injection, taking care to avoid activities that place excessive strain on the affected body part for 1 week following injection
• Physical therapy may resume 1 week post injection
• Avoid putting lotions or creams on the injection site for at least 24 hours
• If you develop a temperature of 38 degrees C or 100.4 degrees F, redness, pus or drainage at the injection site, contact the office immediately or go to the nearest Emergency Department