PRP for Hip Pain
Hip pain often arrives quietly — a stiffness getting out of the car, a limp late in the day — and then starts shaping how far people are willing to walk.
PRP is an injection prepared from a small sample of your own blood, concentrated so the platelet-rich portion can be placed into the affected area of the hip.
Why the hip is often considered for PRP
The hip is a deep joint surrounded by tendon and bursa, and discomfort there can come from several structures at once. Identifying which is involved matters more here than almost anywhere else.
Where the source is tendon or soft tissue, PRP is used in an attempt to concentrate platelets at that site. Where the problem is advanced structural damage, it may not be the right approach — and we will say so.
What a PRP visit for the hip involves
Evaluation
Examination and history, with imaging reviewed where available. Because several structures can produce hip pain, this step carries real weight.
Blood draw
A small sample is drawn in-office.
Preparation
The sample is centrifuged to concentrate the platelet-rich portion.
Injection
Given the depth of the hip joint, imaging guidance is commonly used to place the injection accurately.
Follow-up
Review appointments let us assess response rather than assume it.
Who may be a candidate
Patients with persistent hip discomfort who want to understand their options are frequently seen for evaluation, including those exploring alternatives before a surgical consultation.
PRP is not appropriate for every hip. Certain blood conditions, active infection and some medications are contraindications, and advanced structural change may call for a different path.
The only way to know whether PRP is appropriate for you is an evaluation. Consultations at any of our three Florida clinics include an assessment of your history, symptoms and imaging where available.
Common questions about PRP for hip pain
- Is the hip injection done under guidance?
- The hip is a deep joint, so imaging guidance is commonly used to place the injection accurately.
- How long does the appointment take?
- Allow time for the draw, preparation and injection in one visit. Specifics are confirmed when you schedule.
- Will I be able to walk afterward?
- Patients typically walk out of the appointment. Some are advised to modify activity in the days that follow, which is discussed with you beforehand.
- Do you see hip patients outside Tampa?
- Yes — we also see patients at our Lakeland and New Port Richey locations.
Where to be seen
Care for hip pain is available at our Florida clinics. Each location page covers the practical detail — address, hours, the areas it serves and how to arrange an evaluation.
Discuss PRP for hip pain
Book a consultation to have your case assessed and to find out whether PRP is an appropriate option for you.