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Steroid injections are given to provide pain relief and reduce inflammation in the joints. Cortisone is used which is a powerful anti-inflammatory medicine that works to break the cycle of pain and swelling in the joint. Once pain is reduced a graduated return to normal exercise can be supervised by one of our physiotherapists.
Joint injections can also include injections of hyaluronic acid, platelet rich plasma (PRP) or prolotherapy (hypertonic dextrose) into joints.
Steroid injections are given to provide pain relief and reduce inflammation in the joints. Cortisone is used which is a powerful anti-inflammatory medicine that works to break the cycle of pain and swelling in the joint. Once pain is reduced a graduated return to normal exercise can be supervised by one of our physiotherapists.
Joint injections can also include injections of hyaluronic acid, platelet rich plasma (PRP) or prolotherapy (hypertonic dextrose) into joints.
Joint injections are most effective in treatment of inflammatory conditions such as osteoarthritis, arthritis (wear and tear), rheumatoid arthritis and sudden painful attacks caused by gout.
Treatment for acute and chronic sports injuries, arthritis, soft tissue injuries and exercise medicine consultations
You will have a thorough assessment to see if this treatment is appropriate and the treatment will be explained to you. You may be taken to our fluoroscopy theatre so the doctor can use the x ray or ultrasound equipment for guidance in placing the needle. The doctor will explain what is happening throughout the procedure.
Local anaesthetic is used so it is not an excessively painful procedure. The doctor can administer extra pain relief if you do feel pain and will ask you throughout the procedure if you are ok and coping with the treatment.
We routinely perform one injection initially and occasionally a second injection is required 2-3 weeks later
Most pain relief occurs during the first 2-4 weeks and you should contact the clinic for advice to see if you need a second injection for the best outcome after a couple of weeks. Once you are in less pain it is important that you book in to see one of our physios so they can monitor your progress and give you a graduated exercise programme to increase strength and mobility.
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