PRP injections for McLean patients
Platelet-rich plasma for joint, tendon, and bursa pain that hasn’t settled — performed by a board-certified orthopedic surgeon, and seen at the Washington, D.C. office.
Where McLean patients are seen
From McLean, the Washington, D.C. office is a short drive across the Potomac, with the Germantown office up I-270 (free on-site parking) as an alternative.
Washington, D.C. office
1015 18th Street NW, Suite 300
Washington, D.C. 20036
(202) 835-2222
Joints, tendons, and bursae
- Hip and knee arthritis — mild to moderate, where there’s still cartilage to work with
- Greater trochanteric bursitis — the outer hip pain that hurts to lie on
- Pes anserine bursitis on the inner side of the knee
- Rotator cuff and shoulder tendon pain
- Tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
What it costs, and what happens
$800 per injection · two injections, two weeks apart
$1,600 for a standard course. PRP is considered investigational, so insurance doesn’t cover it — but it is eligible for FSA and HSA funds.
- A board-certified orthopedic surgeon performs the injection, not a technician
- Blood drawn and spun in the office the same day — about 25 minutes start to finish
- Ultrasound guidance for hip injections, where depth makes accuracy hard to guarantee otherwise
- An honest answer about whether PRP is likely to help your particular joint
- If a replacement would serve you better, you’ll be told — and if you’re not ready for one, you won’t be pushed
For the full picture — how PRP works, who it helps, what the evidence does and doesn’t support, and how it compares with cortisone and with replacement — see regenerative medicine and PRP.
See whether you’re a candidate
Tell us which joint is bothering you and what you’ve already tried. Our team will get you scheduled at the Washington, D.C. office — and if PRP isn’t the right answer for your problem, you’ll be told at the visit rather than after.
Find out whether PRP is worth it for your joint
Schedule a consultation with Dr. Harb to discuss your hip or knee and build a plan to get you back to the activities you love.