Ashmore Osteopathic Group
ph:07 5597 5711
Post Injection Advice Sheet
In general, only simple analgesia (panadol osteo) is needed post injection. Some procedures such as cellular prolotherapy (PRP/BMAC Procedures) may require stronger analgesia, generally short term codeine/tramadol based medication with paracetamol may be taken.
Ice as analgesic
Ice packs can be used post procedure for analgesia. Avoid any excessive compression if any nerve hydrodissection procedures have been performed. Application for 3-5 minutes up to 3-4 times in the 24hrs following the procedure is appropriate. Always be mindful of not leaving the ice pack on for too long in order to prevent ice burns.
NSAIDS – anti-inflammatiores
Anit-inflammatories are often being taken for chronic musculoskeletal conditions. These may be continued unless cellular prolotherapy (including PRP/BMAC Procedures) intervention to a tendon/ligament/joint has been performed.
Ideally, anti-inflammatories should be ceased at least 2-3 days prior to a prolotherapy procedure and not recommenced for 7-10 days post procedure.
Infection
Infection rates post injection are extremely low. Generally < 1:10000. Rates of iatrogenic infections are further reduced by using appropriate gold standard measures when performing any periarticular/joint/soft tissue injections.
However, if you begin to develop increased pain, swelling and warmth/throbbing then please contact our office on (07) 5597 5711 or your GP immediately.
Post injection protocol
This will depend on your pathology and the intervention performed. In general any periarticular/joint injection will need at least 3-5days of rest/reduced activities. Post injection flare may last for up to 36 hrs.
A review by your treating practitioner regarding ongoing progress/recovery and rehabilitation program will be scheduled for you 3 weeks post procedure or as needed.