Joint injections are an effective way to ease pain and improve movement for many patients, especially in early to moderate arthritis and tendon inflammation.
Each type of injection works differently and lasts a different length of time; the doctor chooses the right one for you after examination.
When is it needed?
- Early to moderate knee or hip arthritis
- Tendinitis such as tennis elbow and heel spur
- Shoulder inflammation and frozen shoulder
- Delaying the need for surgery in some patients
What to expect
- 01A quick in-clinic procedure taking minutes
- 02PRP: a blood sample is spun to concentrate platelets, then injected
- 03Hyaluronic acid: improves the glide of the joint
- 04Steroid: quickly calms acute inflammation
Recovery
You can return to normal activity the same or next day, avoiding heavy exertion for a few days. Some injections need more than one session.