PRP Joint Injections use the healing components of your own blood to support damaged tissue in and around a joint. After a small blood draw, a centrifuge concentrates the platelets and growth factors into a small volume of plasma. Your provider then injects it directly into the affected joint, where it may help reduce inflammation and encourage repair.
It is commonly used for knee pain from early osteoarthritis and for shoulder, hip or elbow problems linked to overuse or sports injury, especially in people hoping to avoid or delay surgery or repeated steroid injections. At our Merrick practice, a physical evaluation guides the plan, and image guidance is used when needed for precise placement.
- Treatment time
- About 30 to 60 minutes
- Downtime
- Light activity the same day
- Results
- Develop over several weeks
- Sessions
- One or a series, by condition
Benefits of PRP Joint Injections
Natural Healing Support
Uses your own platelets to encourage repair of joint tissue
Less Inflammation
May calm inflammation without relying on steroid injections
Better Mobility
Aims to improve range of motion and everyday joint function
Guided Accuracy
Image guidance can be used to place PRP exactly where needed
Same Day Activity
Most people resume light activity on the day of treatment
Long Term Focus
Targets healing over time rather than briefly masking symptoms
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Our provider will help you choose the right treatment for your goals.
PRP Joint Injections may be beneficial for individuals who:
Have knee pain from early osteoarthritis- Deal with shoulder, hip or elbow pain from overuse
- Want to delay or avoid joint surgery
- Prefer to limit repeated steroid injections
- Are recovering from a sports related injury
- Want to stay active while managing joint pain
Ready to Move More Easily?
Book an evaluation to learn whether PRP Joint Injections could ease your joint pain and support a more active life.
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Questions About PRP Joint Injections
What are PRP joint injections?
They’re used to treat joint pain or arthritis by injecting platelet-rich plasma into the affected area.
How do they work?
PRP contains growth factors that promote healing and reduce inflammation in joints.
What joints can be treated?
Common areas include knees, shoulders, elbows, and hips.
How soon will I feel relief?
Some feel improvement in days, but full benefits appear over several weeks.
Where can I receive PRP joint injections in Merrick, NY?
Visit Vital Medical Care & Aesthetics in Merrick for regenerative joint pain relief with PRP.
What to Expect
Your visit starts with a review of your symptoms, imaging or history and a hands on examination of the joint. Blood is drawn and processed while the injection site is cleaned and numbed. Your provider injects the PRP, using image guidance when needed for accuracy. Temporary soreness or swelling is common for a few days. Rest the joint briefly, skip ibuprofen and similar pain relievers if advised, and return so progress can be assessed.