Procedure Instructions for PRP and Bone MarrowTherapies

Pre-Procedure

  • If you are having a PRP or Bone Marrow aspirate
    • Make sure that you arrive to clinic being well hydrated. If you are dehydrated, it may affect our ability to obtain an adequate blood or bone marrow volume
    • Avoid all anti-inflammatory medications for 5-7 days prior to your procedure
    • These include Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin, naproxen, meloxicam, piroxicam etc.
    • Celebrex has minimal effect on platelets and may be resumed after procedure if you require this for other issues

Wound Care

  • If you had bone marrow harvested from your pelvis, a waterproof bandage will be applied to the surgical site * It is OK to shower with this bandage in place * This bandage can be removed on day 4 after procedure * You may shower after bandage removal, but avoid baths or hot tubs for 2 weeks
    • Injection sites will simply be covered with a bandage or compressive wrap
      • This may be removed the following day and no special care is required
    • Ice – you may apply an ice pack to the treatment site for 10-15 minutes every 2 hours

Activity

  • It is important to limit vigorous activity for 2 weeks following the injection in order to allow the treatment to begin the healing process
  • After 2 weeks, you may begin low impact or light resistance activity (ie. walking, elliptical, bike, very light weights)
  • Continue with low impact/resistance activity for 6 weeks
  • You may then advance to your activities of choice slowly
  • Pain is your guide. Painful activity should be avoided
  • If physical therapy is required, I will give you a referral

Medications

  • Try to avoid aspirin or non-steroidal medications for 2 weeks following
    • These include Aspirin, Ibuprofen, Aleve, Motrin, naproxen, meloxicam, piroxicam, etc.
    • Celebrex has minimal effect on platelets and may be resumed after procedure if you require this for other issues
    • If you are not allergic to sulfa and need these for other issues, I can provide you with a script for Celebrex

Recovery

  • Some patients will have a short period (few days to few weeks) of worsening symptoms to include pain and swelling
  • Improvement may be seen as early as 6 weeks but may take 3 months or longer

Follow Up

  • I will typically see you at 6 -12 weeks after your treatment (depending on problem)
  • For some, I will recommend a repeat PRP injection to add additional growth factors

If you have any questions or concerns, please call my office or email me directly

Christopher Jones, MD
dr.jones@coloradosportsdoctor.com
(719) 822-6277

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Dr. Christopher K. Jones, MD

Dr. Christopher Jones is an orthopedic surgeon with Colorado Springs Orthopaedic Group. He has practiced in Colorado Springs since 2003 and specializes in the treatment of disorders and injuries of the shoulder, knee, and elbow.

Please call us at (719) 822-6277 for an appointment

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