PRP for Hip Pain in Miami

Hip pain can arise from a variety of structures — the joint itself, surrounding tendons, the labrum, or bursae — and can significantly limit walking, exercise, and daily activities. Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) therapy offers a non-surgical path to pain relief and tissue healing for many hip conditions, using your body’s own growth factors to support the natural repair process.

At our Miami clinic, Dr. William Bonner — part of the Regenexx network — performs image-guided PRP injections for hip pain, targeting the specific structures contributing to each patient’s symptoms with precision and care.

Hip Conditions Treated with PRP

PRP therapy may benefit a variety of hip conditions, including:

Hip osteoarthritis (mild to moderate)
Hip labral tears
Greater trochanteric pain syndrome (hip bursitis and tendinopathy)
Gluteal and hip flexor tendon tears or tendinopathy
Hip osteonecrosis (early stages, in combination with BMAC)
Sports hernia / athletic pubalgia

Because hip pain often involves multiple structures simultaneously, a thorough evaluation — including imaging review and possibly ultrasound assessment — is essential to identify the primary pain generator and tailor the PRP injection accordingly.

How Does PRP Work for Hip Conditions?

PRP is prepared by concentrating platelets from your own blood sample. These platelets are rich in bioactive proteins — growth factors — that play a key role in tissue healing. When injected precisely into the hip joint, labrum, or surrounding tendons under ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance, PRP can:

Reduce inflammation in the hip joint or surrounding soft tissue
Support repair of damaged cartilage, labrum, or tendons
Modify the joint environment to slow degenerative progression
Decrease pain and improve functional mobility

PRP vs. Cortisone Injections: What’s the Difference?

Cortisone (corticosteroid) injections have been used for decades to reduce joint inflammation and pain. While they can provide effective short-term relief, research has shown that repeated cortisone injections may actually accelerate cartilage breakdown over time. PRP takes a fundamentally different approach:

	Cortisone Injection	PRP Therapy
Mechanism	Suppresses inflammation	Promotes healing and tissue repair
Source	Synthetic steroid	Your own blood platelets
Duration of Relief	Weeks to a few months	Months to over a year in many cases
Effect on Tissue	May accelerate cartilage loss with repeated use	Supports tissue repair and regeneration
Repeat Treatments	Limited due to tissue damage risk	Can be repeated safely as needed
Best For	Acute flare-ups needing quick relief	Chronic conditions, tendon injuries, early to moderate arthritis

Dr. Bonner will discuss whether PRP, cortisone, or another approach is most appropriate for your specific condition and treatment goals.

What to Expect from PRP Treatment for Hip Pain

PRP therapy for the hip is performed in our Miami clinic and is a same-day procedure – meaning your blood is drawn, processed, and reinjected all on the same day. Most patients experience mild soreness at the injection site for a few days following the procedure. The full therapeutic response to PRP develops gradually over 6–12 weeks as the growth factors stimulate tissue repair.

Some patients with hip pain require a series of PRP injections to achieve optimal results. Dr. Bonner will outline a personalized treatment plan at your consultation based on the severity of your condition and your response to initial treatment.

Am I a Good Candidate for PRP for Hip Pain?

You may be a good candidate for PRP if you:

Have chronic hip pain lasting more than 3 months
Have been diagnosed with hip arthritis, hip osteonecrosis, or hip labral tear
Have not achieved lasting relief from physical therapy, steroid injections, or other interventional procedures
Want to avoid surgery or delay surgical intervention
Prefer a treatment that uses your own biology rather than synthetic medications

PRP may not be appropriate for patients with active infection, certain blood disorders, or those on specific anticoagulant medications. Dr. Bonner will review your full medical history to confirm candidacy.

Why Choose a Regenexx Provider for PRP Therapy?

Not all PRP is created equal. The quality of your PRP treatment depends heavily on how the platelets are processed and how precisely they are delivered. As a Regenexx provider, Dr. Bonner offers several important advantages:

Advanced lab processing that produces higher platelet concentrations and customizable PRP formulations based on your specific condition
Every injection performed under real-time image guidance (ultrasound and/or fluoroscopy) — never “blind” injections
Extensive outcome tracking through the Regenexx patient registry, the largest in regenerative orthopedics
A physician network specializing exclusively in interventional orthopedics — not a general practice offering PRP as an add-on service
Evidence-based protocols refined through over a decade of clinical use and published research

Recovery After PRP Treatment

PRP therapy is an outpatient procedure and all patients go home the same day. Recovery is generally straightforward, but it’s important to understand that PRP works by stimulating a healing response — so some temporary soreness or pain in the treated area is normal and expected. General recovery guidelines include:

Mild soreness or swelling at the injection site for 2–5 days is common
Most patients can resume light daily activities within 1–2 days
A post-procedure rehabilitation protocol is provided to optimize your recovery
Avoid NSAIDs (ibuprofen, naproxen, etc.) for a specified period after treatment, as these can interfere with the platelet-mediated healing process
Initial improvement is often noticed within 4–6 weeks, with continued progress over 2–3 months
Some conditions may benefit from multiple PRP treatments, but this is determined on an individualized basis

Frequently Asked Questions

Is PRP effective for hip labral tears?

PRP can support healing in partial labral tears and reduce associated inflammation. Complete labral tears may require surgical repair, but PRP is often used before surgery is considered to assess response to conservative care.

Can PRP treat hip bursitis?

Yes. PRP can be injected into the trochanteric bursa or into the surrounding gluteal tendons to reduce inflammation and support tendon healing in patients with greater trochanteric pain syndrome.

How is hip PRP different from a cortisone injection?

Cortisone suppresses inflammation temporarily. PRP uses your own growth factors to support the actual repair of damaged tissue — making it a fundamentally different biological approach with the potential for more durable benefit.

Do I need to be off any medications before a hip PRP injection?

Certain anti-inflammatory medications (NSAIDs) and blood thinners may need to be paused before your procedure. Dr. Bonner will review your current medications at your consultation.

Schedule a Consultation

If you are dealing with hip pain and want to explore whether PRP therapy is right for you, we are here to help.

Contact our Miami clinic to schedule an appointment with Dr. Bonner, or book online through ZocDoc for available appointment times (if you do not see availability, please reach out to us directly at 786-522-4959).