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Joint
Injection
JOINT INJECTIONS PROCEDURES
A steroid joint injection is a non-surgical treatment that can temporarily (or permanently) relieve pain in a swollen joint. This procedure has two uses:
(1) As a diagnostic test to see if the pain is coming from a particular joint
(2) As a treatment that reduces inflammation, swelling, and stiffness in the joint.
Steroid joint injections help treat:
Osteoarthritis
(OA)
Osteoarthritis (OA) is the most common form of arthritis. It is also called degenerative joint disease or “wear and tear” arthritis. It occurs most frequently in the hands, hips, and knees. With OA, the cartilage within a joint begins to break down and the underlying bone begins to change.
Rheumatoid arthritis
(RA)
Rheumatoid arthritis (RA) is a chronic, progressive, and disabling autoimmune disease. It causes inflammation, swelling, and pain in and around the joints and can affect other body organs. RA usually affects the hands and feet first, but it can occur in any joint.
Gout
(G)
Gout is a common and complex form of arthritis that can affect anyone. It’s characterized by sudden, severe attacks of pain, swelling, redness and tenderness in one or more joints, most often in the big toe.
Psoriatic arthritis
Psoriatic arthritis (PsA) is a condition that combines the swollen, sore joints of arthritis with psoriasis. Psoriasis normally causes itchy, scaly, discolored patches to appear on the skin and scalp.
Cartilage injuries
Cartilage can become damaged as a result of a sudden injury, such as a sports injury, or gradual wear and tear (osteoarthritis). Minor cartilage injuries may get better on their own within a few weeks, but more severe cartilage damage may eventually require surgery.
Ligament injuries
A ligament tear usually occurs due to extreme force to a joint, such as with a fall or another high-impact event. Common ligament tears happen in the ankle, knee, wrist, thumb, neck, or back.
What is a Steroid Joint Injection?
A steroid joint injection usually includes a steroid (such as methylprednisolone) and a local anesthetic (such as lidocaine). The two medications are mixed and are injected together into the painful joint.
The steroid is the major medication. It works by reducing joint inflammation. The steroid normally starts to work slowly, taking several days to reach full effect. Therefore to offer instant pain relief, the local anesthetic is used to numb the joint pain promptly. It starts to work within 15-30 minutes.
Steroid injections are made in the following areas:
- Facet joints (small joints in the spine);
Shoulder, elbow, wrist, and hand joints;
Knee, ankle, and foot joints;
Hip joints;
Sacroiliac joints (in the pelvic area);
Coccyx (tailbone).
What to Expect With Joint Injections
A joint injection ordinarily takes around 30 minutes followed by a brief period of recuperation. As doctors we normally use x-rays to guide the needle to its designated location to ensure accuracy and efficacy. After the injection is released, the anesthetic ought to provide immediate relief. However, this effect is usually temporary, and you will likely experience soreness and swelling later in the day. As the steroid starts being effective, inflammation will decrease and you should feel the effects of the treatment within a few days.
Dr. Charles Omondi
Dr. Charles Omondi is highly skilled in steroid joint injection for severe arthritis. The treatment can reduce joint stiffness and help people return to the activities they love, before needing more invasive options such as surgery.
Committed To Your Physical Excellence
Dr. Charles Omondi is highly skilled in steroid joint injection for severe arthritis is based at Jaramogi Oginga Odinga Teaching and Referral Hospitals (JOOTRH) and teaches Internal Medicine both at Uzima and Maseno Universities.
Joint injections are non-surgical procedures that apply a solution of anesthetic and corticosteroid directly to damaged joint tissue. This can provide you with the relief you need to improve your array of motion and hence participate in physical therapy exercises that were too tough for you before.
Don’t keep living with the pain.
Contact Dr. Charles Omondi today to book an appointment with a Rheumatologist and pain treatment specialist. The relief you find from joint injections can help you avoid the need for surgery. Instant and Long Term Pain Relief from Chronic Conditions can be managed.