Joint injections, a common medical procedure, involve the administration of medication directly into a joint to alleviate pain or inflammation. This targeted approach is often employed to manage conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, or certain inflammatory joint diseases. The injected medication, cortisone, possess potent anti-inflammatory properties.
The procedure is sometimes performed under local anaesthesia depending on the site, ensuring minimal discomfort. Joint injections can offer relief by reducing inflammation, improving mobility, and providing a more localised and potent therapeutic effect compared to oral medications. We will be able to assess your specific condition and determine the most suitable medication and approach for your joint health.
Cortisone Injections
Cortisone injections are utilised to address a diverse range of musculoskeletal issues across various joints in the body.
In the knee, they are commonly employed to treat conditions such as osteoarthritis and bursitis.
For shoulder problems, cortisone injections prove effective in managing frozen shoulder, tendinitis, and arthritis.
In the elbow, they are administered to alleviate issues like bursitis, golfer's elbow, and tennis elbow.
Conditions affecting the wrists and hands, such as carpal tunnel syndrome, osteoarthritis of thumb and finger joints, trigger fingers, and de Quervain's tenosynovitis, can also benefit from cortisone injections.
Additionally, these injections can be used to address hip pain related to trochanteric pain syndrome or bursitis, as well as to alleviate foot pain caused by osteoarthritis of the big toe and plantar fasciitis.
Cortisone injections are a valuable tool in managing musculoskeletal discomfort and promoting improved joint function.
