Covered by OHIP?
Most services are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
Waiting Time
Your timeframe depends on the type of procedure.
OHIP Covered Services
Most services are covered by the Ontario Health Insurance Plan (OHIP)
Pros | Cortisone | PRP | Hyaluronic Acid |
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Powerful anti- inflammatory drug | Autologous, meaning it comes from your own body, so it is natural and the injections carry less risks | Is a gel, key component of a joint fluid | |
Fast acting relief of pain and inflammation | Studies have shown long term improvement and increased recovery time | Reduces pain and joint friction for 6 months on average | |
Relatively short relief | Can help with acute and chronic disorders | Adds cushion to protect joints | |
Improves viscosity | |||
Cons | Cortisone | PRP | Hyaluronic Acid |
Risk of bone loss, elevated blood pressure, elevated blood sugar, bone erosion/death; cartilage damage; cataract, glaucoma, pain flare, etc. | Pain flare for a short time after injection | Known allergy to hyaluronic acid | |
Limited amount can be injected per visit, per joint, and per year | Relatively high cost | Pain flare and swelling for a short time after injection |