PRP Joint Injection
Care Instructions

1. Avoid NSAIDs: ibuprofen, naproxen, aspirin, meloxicam, etc 1 week prior to your appointment
2. Avoid corticosteroid injections 4-6 weeks prior to your PRP injection
3. Avoid Omega 3 supplements and alcohol 48 hours prior to your appointment

1. Avoid any medium or high intensity workouts the morning of your treatment.
2. You need to drink at least 32 ounces of water prior to your treatment to help facilitate blood draw.
3. Wear clothing that allows easy access to the affected joint or bring spare clothing (shorts or tank).
4. Please consider having someone drive you if the joint will affect your driving. The most common joint would be the right knee.

1. You should expect swelling, pain, and/or tenderness in the affected joint.
2. You may take acetaminophen after your appointment. You should not take any NSAIDs for at least 2 weeks after your injection.
3. You should avoid submerging the affected joint in water for 72 hours after the injection (no soaking baths, swimming, or hot tubs). You may take a shower in 24 hours.
4. Avoid icing the affected area for 1 week after the injection.
5. Avoid smoking.

1. You can expect joint stiffness for up to 1 week after injection, the pain may even increase before getting better.
2. You should avoid vigorous exercise for 1 week after the injection and ease into active over the course of 3-4 weeks.
3. You may use NSAIDS 2 weeks after your treatment, but prefer you abstain if possible for best results.
4. Your results are optimal with physical therapy and rehabilitation of the joint. I suggest considering physical therapy or myofascial treatment like Airrosti 1 week post injection.
5. Avoid smoking for 2 weeks, as this may delay healing.

Hi! Checking in after your PRP session yesterday. Today, you can expect swelling, moderate pain, and stiffness of the joint. Please avoid icing or submerging your joint in water. Call Us if you experience:

• fever >101°F
• redness that is spreading away from the injection site
• severe, throbbing pain that isn't managed by acetaminophen.