Carriero Foot & Ankle · Encinitas, CA
PRP injections.
Know your options.
Platelet-rich plasma for foot & ankle care.
PRP uses a concentrated portion of your own blood. An evaluation helps us understand your symptoms, review what you’ve tried, and discuss whether this treatment has a place in your care.
From a blood sample
to a targeted treatment.
- 01 Draw blood
- 02 Prepare PRP
- 03 Inject
Foot & ankle concerns
Where PRP
may fit.
PRP may be considered for selected foot and ankle conditions. Talk with your doctor about whether it may benefit your particular injury and what results are realistic for you.
Ask your doctor about the expected benefit for your injury, how success would be measured, and which alternatives may suit you.
Your visit & recovery
Know what
comes next.
If PRP is appropriate, we’ll discuss the procedure, alternatives, expected costs, and aftercare before you decide.
Review your history.
Tell us about your medicines, supplements, allergies, bleeding problems, and any current infection. Bring details of previous treatment.
Prepare the injection.
A blood sample is processed in a centrifuge to concentrate platelets in plasma, the liquid part of blood. The preparation is injected into the area being treated.
Follow your care plan.
Activity limits, footwear or a boot, rehabilitation, and follow-up depend on your condition. Discuss walking, driving, work, and sport before treatment.
A few helpful answers
Questions
about PRP.
Choose a question to read more.
Is PRP a steroid or stem cell injection?
No. PRP is prepared from your blood to concentrate platelets. Steroid injections use a corticosteroid medicine. Stem cell treatments are a different category. These terms should not be used interchangeably.
Will PRP replace my other treatment?
Usually it is considered within a broader treatment plan. Footwear, support, activity changes, or rehabilitation may still be needed. PRP is not a substitute for promptly assessing a new injury or a suspected tendon rupture.
How many injections will I need?
There is no standard number for every foot and ankle condition. Ask about the proposed number, the reason for it, and how your response will be assessed before agreeing to more treatment.
Can I walk or drive afterward?
That depends on the area treated and your recovery plan. You may need a boot, activity restrictions, or someone to drive you home. Confirm these details before the procedure so you can plan your day.
What does PRP cost? Will insurance cover it?
PRP is often a self-pay treatment. Ask the office for a current estimate and what it includes, and check your specific benefits with your insurer. Coverage for an office evaluation does not necessarily mean coverage for the injection.
Insurance informationYour next step
Let’s discuss
what fits your care.
Start with an evaluation of your foot or ankle concern. You do not need to choose a treatment before your visit.
