No, if you do not have a referral from your doctor or medical specialist, intake and treatment will not be covered by your insurance company. You are, however, welcome for an intake and/or treatment, but are covered by the passerby rate.

When nerves are being treated you should not actively participate in traffic during the rest of the day.

Yes, however, we recommend bringing a driver in advance.

You can remove the plaster(s) and pink disinfectant when you return home or in the evening.

No, you will be walking on crutches for a week so this is unwise. therefore, take a driver with you.

Corticosteroids can cause the following, short-term, side effects: increased sugar levels, increased blood pressure, red face, headaches, hot flashes, menstrual disorders and decreased reliability of contraception.

Repeating a corticosteroid treatment more than once may have adverse long-term effects. For this reason, corticosteroid treatment is often performed only once. 

Possible side effects of PRP (Platelet Rich Plasma) treatment for osteoarthritis are generally mild and temporary in nature. They may include:

• Temporary pain, swelling or tenderness at the injection site.
• Possible infection at the injection site, although this is rare.
• Bleeding or bruising at the injection site.
• Allergic reaction to the material used, but this is rare.

It is important to discuss any side effects with our specialists and to mention any allergies or underlying health problems before starting treatment.

Ultrasound-guided injection is a medical procedure in which an injection is administered using ultrasound. This means that during the procedure, an ultrasound device is used to obtain real-time images of the problem area, allowing us to perform the treatment much more accurately. The use of ultrasound during our injection procedures contributes to a targeted and effective approach. This is especially important when treating various conditions, such as osteoarthritis, calcifications and inflammation. In addition, it minimizes potential complications. We perform all of our treatments ultrasound-guided or under screening. 

Consult with the anesthesiologist. This is different for each treatment.

1 week before your PRP treatment, and at least two weeks after your PRP treatment, you should not take NSAIDs. Rather, we prefer that you do not use NSAIDs again until 6 weeks after treatment.

NSAID stands for nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs. Examples of NSAIDs include ibuprofen, aspirin, naproxen and diclofenac. These are a class of drugs used to reduce pain, inflammation and fever.