Be sure to discuss your medical history and medication use with Dr. Truong during your consultation. Having HIV/AIDS, hepatitis, or cancer may preclude you from PRP Therapy.

Once she determines you’re a good candidate for PRP, Dr. Truong will give you preparatory instructions. You’ll need to stop taking any anti-coagulant, steroid, and NSAID medications. You’ll also need to drink plenty of water.

At your appointment, Dr. Truong will make sure you’re completely comfortable before drawing a vial of your blood (typically less than two ounces). Then, she’ll process it in a centrifuge for approximately five minutes to extract the regenerative platelets.

Next, she’ll disinfect the skin on your hip, and, using an ultrasound for guidance, inject the PRP serum directly into your injured hip cartilage. The procedure takes anywhere from 45 to 90 minutes. If you experience some soreness afterwards, apply cold compresses. Dr. Truong may give you crutches to keep weight off of your hip while it’s healing

You should begin feeling the effects of PRP therapy about 6-7 weeks after your last hip injections. Pain relief, mobility and range-of-movement benefits may last up to 2 years. As with all medical procedures, your results will vary depending on your age, damage severity, genetics, general health, and follow up care.