PRP in Glastonbury, CT
Not every PRP injection is the same. Preparation, diagnosis and follow-up vary widely between providers, so these are the questions that separate a considered plan from a one-size-fits-all procedure.
Compare PRP providers on five things: how the injury is diagnosed first, how the PRP is prepared and concentrated, who performs the procedure, what the plan includes beyond the injection, and how pricing is explained. A provider who can answer all five clearly is usually a better fit than one who quotes a single price for every patient.
Use this table as a checklist during any consultation, including ours.
| Question | What a strong answer sounds like | Dr. Tortland |
|---|---|---|
| What happens before an injection? | A full diagnostic workup, with imaging reviewed first | Evaluation is $500 in the office or $300 by telehealth. An MRI from the last year is reviewed. Treatment is recommended only after the workup. |
| How is the PRP prepared? | A clear explanation of the process and how concentration is chosen | PRP is customized, targeting about 12 to 15 times your baseline platelet count. |
| Who performs it? | A physician with relevant board certification | Dr. Tortland is dual board certified and was the first physician board-certified in regenerative medicine. |
| What is the timeline? | Realistic expectations, not instant results | PRP about 4 to 12 weeks; overall plans 6 to 16 weeks. |
| How is pricing explained? | Pricing tied to your diagnosis and plan, not a flat menu | Custom-concentrate, high-dose PRP (not just PRP) from $1,800, pending a full diagnostic workup, if recommended by Dr. Tortland. |
| Can you be seen remotely? | A clear policy on distance and follow-up | In-office within 100 miles of Glastonbury; telehealth beyond 100 miles. |
Start with the diagnosis. PRP is one of several non-surgical options, and the right one depends on what is injured, how severe it is and what you want to get back to doing. A provider who recommends PRP before reviewing your imaging has skipped the step that matters most.
Then look at the plan as a whole. Treatments should not be a cookie-cutter, one-size-fits-all scenario, so expect a conversation about alternatives, including when surgery or another approach is the better path.
Related reading: PRP injections, diagnostics, in-person vs telehealth consultations and alternatives to orthopedic surgery.
Not necessarily. Compare what is included: diagnostic workup, preparation method, who performs the procedure and follow-up. Pricing at our practice depends on your diagnosis and plan, pending a full diagnostic workup, if recommended by Dr. Tortland.
Imaging helps confirm the diagnosis. An MRI from the last year is useful to bring to your evaluation.
PRP typically takes about 4 to 12 weeks, and overall plans run 6 to 16 weeks. Bone marrow aspirate (BMA) or MFAT treatments take about 3 to 6 months.
Yes. About 30% of patients travel from out of state. Patients within 100 miles are seen in the office, and patients beyond 100 miles are seen by telehealth.
Bring your questions and any recent imaging. We will walk through your diagnosis and options so you can compare with confidence. Request a consultation.
Candidacy is determined on ultrasound, not over the phone. Bring your imaging and get a straight answer about your joint in one visit.