PRP Injections
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections in Bakersfield
Platelet-rich plasma injections at the Joint and Bone Institute of California use your own blood to target pain at the source — administered with ultrasound-guided precision.
PRP injections at the Joint and Bone Institute of California
Platelet-rich plasma injections — PRP injections — offered at the Joint and Bone Institute of California require drawing your blood and preparing it for injection at the problematic body site. A PRP injection procedure typically takes between 45 minutes and an hour and a half.
Our medical professionals determine whether you can benefit from a single PRP injection or a series of injections. If you need multiple PRP injections, they are spaced out across several weeks or months. In some cases, it may be prudent to use fresh PRP for the initial injection and frozen PRP that is later thawed for the injections that follow.
Ultrasound-guided precision.
PRP injections require considerable precision from an experienced physician. We use ultrasound guidance imaging technology to ensure each platelet-rich plasma injection is administered with flawless precision. The process is straightforward:
- The body site is cleaned with a disinfectant
- Your blood is processed with a centrifuge machine to concentrate the platelets
- The PRP injection is made into the joint capsule under ultrasound guidance
- The site is cleansed and bandaging is applied as appropriate
After your PRP injection.
You can do your part to improve your condition after a PRP injection by performing the necessary follow-up care. Go easy in the days that follow and do your best to avoid straining the joint in question. If your platelet-rich plasma injection succeeds in decreasing your pain, you will likely receive a physical therapy prescription to help bolster the muscle strength around the treated joint.
PRP injections use your body’s own platelets — a natural, targeted way to address joint pain. Ask whether PRP is right for you.
Relieve joint pain with PRP injections.
Platelet-rich plasma injections at the Joint and Bone Institute of California are administered with ultrasound-guided precision. Call today to learn more.
