What are Joint Injections?

Joint injections deliver a combination of anti-inflammatory medication and anesthetic directly into an inflamed or painful joint, such as the knee, shoulder, or hip. These injections can help reduce pain, improve mobility, and delay or avoid surgery.

At Spine Team Texas, we offer joint injections as part of our interventional care approach, helping patients return to their daily activities with greater ease and less discomfort.

Procedure

Medications are injected directly into a joint.
Commonly treated joints include the knee, hip, and shoulder.
A needle is carefully guided into the joint space.
Medications administered can include steroids, hyaluronic acid, or orthobiologics.

Applications

Used in the treatment of conditions like arthritis.
Effective for bursitis.
Can alleviate other types of joint pain.

Advantages

Often provides quick pain relief.
Helps to decrease inflammation within the joint.
Can lead to improved movement and function of the joint.

Potential Complications

Risk of infection at the injection site.
Possibility of bleeding.
Potential for an allergic reaction to the injected substance.
Some individuals may experience a temporary increase in pain.

Recovery

Most patients can return to their usual activities within one to two days.

Objectives

To achieve rapid relief from pain.
To help restore the normal function of the affected joint.

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