Joint Injections
Joint Injections
Hyaluronic Acid Injection Therapy
Hyaluronic Acid Injection Therapy: injection treatment that may help lubricate and cushion selected joints, especially where osteoarthritis or joint wear is causing pain and stiffness. It is commonly considered for joint pain where improved movement and comfort are the main goals.
- Detailed joint assessment
- Suitability and safety check
- Discussion of benefits, risks and expected outcomes
- Hyaluronic acid injection if clinically appropriate
- Aftercare advice and rehabilitation guidance
Corticosteroid Injection Therapy
Corticosteroid Injection Therapy: injection physiotherapy for selected painful or inflamed joints, tendons, bursae or soft tissue conditions. This treatment may help reduce inflammation and pain in conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, frozen shoulder, tennis elbow, plantar fasciitis and some chronic sports injuries.
- Detailed clinical assessment
- Suitability and safety check before treatment
- Explanation of benefits, risks and alternatives
- Corticosteroid injection if clinically appropriate
- Aftercare advice and rehabilitation guidance
Ultrasound Guided Injection Therapy
Ultrasound Guided Injection Therapy: injection treatment performed using real-time ultrasound guidance to help the clinician see the target area and place the injection more accurately. This may be suitable for selected joint, tendon, bursa and soft tissue conditions.
- Clinical assessment
- Ultrasound scan to locate the target area
- Suitability and safety check
- Guided injection if clinically appropriate
- Aftercare advice and rehabilitation guidance
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