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At NovaSpine Pain Institute, we understand how joint pain can significantly impact your daily life and overall well-being. To help you manage pain and restore function, we offer targeted injections for the shoulder, hip, and knee joints. These minimally invasive procedures aim to provide relief from pain, reduce inflammation, and improve mobility, allowing you to return to the activities you love.

Joint injections involve delivering medication directly into the affected joint to alleviate pain and inflammation. Commonly treated joints include:

• Shoulder Joint: Pain in the shoulder can arise from conditions like rotator cuff injuries, bursitis, or arthritis.
• Hip Joint: Hip pain may result from osteoarthritis, tendinitis, or injuries affecting the surrounding structures.
• Knee Joint: Knee pain can be due to various issues, including osteoarthritis, ligament injuries, or bursitis.

The injections typically consist of a local anesthetic and corticosteroids, which work together to provide pain relief and reduce inflammation.

The injected medication targets the source of inflammation and pain within the joint. The local anesthetic provides immediate pain relief, while the corticosteroid helps to decrease inflammation and swelling, leading to prolonged pain relief.

1. Preparation: Before the injection, you will have a consultation with our specialists to discuss your medical history, current medications, and any previous treatments. Imaging studies, such as X-rays or MRIs, may be reviewed to assess the joint and determine the best injection approach.

2. Anesthesia: A local anesthetic will be applied to the skin at the injection site to ensure your comfort during the procedure.

3. Needle Placement: Using fluoroscopic guidance (real-time X-ray) or ultrasound, the physician will carefully insert a needle into the targeted joint.

4. Injection: Once the needle is correctly positioned, a mixture of corticosteroid and local anesthetic will be injected into the joint.

5. Recovery: After the injection, you will be monitored for a short period. Most patients can resume normal activities within a day, though some may experience mild soreness at the injection site.

• Pain Relief: Many patients experience significant pain reduction, allowing them to return to daily activities and improve their quality of life.

• Minimally Invasive: Joint injections are non-surgical procedures, typically involving less risk and a quicker recovery time compared to surgery.

• Improved Function: By alleviating pain and inflammation, these injections can enhance mobility and overall function in the affected joint.

• Diagnostic Insight: Successful pain relief can help confirm the joint as the source of pain, guiding further treatment decisions.

Following a joint injection, you may experience:

• Follow-Up Care: Our team will schedule follow-up appointments to monitor your progress and discuss additional treatment options if necessary.

• Initial Discomfort: Some soreness at the injection site is normal and usually resolves within a few days.

• Variable Pain Relief: Pain relief may begin immediately or take a few days to develop. The duration of relief can vary, lasting from weeks to several months.

Joint injections are generally safe, but potential risks and side effects may include:

• Infection at the injection site
• Bleeding or bruising
• Allergic reactions to the medication
• Temporary increases in pain
• Rarely, joint damage or nerve injury

Our specialists will discuss these risks with you during your consultation to ensure you are fully informed before proceeding with the treatment.

• Expert Care: Our board-certified specialists have extensive experience in performing shoulder, hip, and knee joint injections and managing various pain conditions.

• Personalized Treatment Plans: We recognize that each patient’s experience with pain is unique, and our treatment plans are tailored to fit your specific needs.

• Comprehensive Support: From diagnosis to recovery, our team is dedicated to providing ongoing support and guidance throughout your treatment journey.

If you are suffering from shoulder, hip, or knee joint pain and are considering injections as a treatment option, contact NovaSpine Pain Institute today to schedule a consultation. Our compassionate team is here to help you explore your options and find a path to lasting relief. Let us work together to help you regain control of your life.