Image-Guided Joint Injections

Medication injection into a joint under US or fluoroscopic guidance for pain and inflammation.

Musculoskeletal Disorders

Image-Guided Joint Injections

Synonyms : guided joint injections, intra-articular injection

Background

Symptomatic osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, post-traumatic joint pain. Any joint applicable.

Procedure

Under local anesthesia and imaging guidance, needle inserted into joint. Corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid or PRP injected. Duration: 10-15 minutes.

Risks

Joint infection (very rare), post-injection pain, skin atrophy (corticosteroids).

Recovery

Relative rest 24-48h.

Practical information

Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).