cortocosteroid injections
Steroids are a man-made version of hormones normally produced by the adrenal glands. When injected into a joint or muscle, it reduced inflammation in the given area. This can help relief pain, swelling and stiffness. The effects of the steroid injection can take 48-72 hrs to see results, however some patients will see results immediately. The effect of the injection can last 3-6 months with some lasting up to a year.
Steroids are often used by people with inflammatory conditions and musculoskeletal pain, such as inflammatory arthritis and will be prescribed by a doctor or specialist. However, they can also be used in degenerative diseases such as osteoarthritis and a range of other soft tissue conditions which also involved pain and/or inflammation.
All steroid injections are performed under ultrasound guidance to maximise safety and to ensure the injection is administered to the correct area, to ensure it has maximum effect.
ostenil injections
Ostenil®️ Plus is a solution containing hyaluronic acid.
When injected into a joint the injection works by restoring the normal balance between the breakdown and production of hyaluronic acid, which is the lubricant that allows joints to move freely and smoothly.
Ostenil®️ Plus has been extensively tested and has not been found to cause any serious side effects.
The exact make-up of the hyaluronic acid in Ostenil®️ Plus has been carefully chosen so that it is as effective as possible in treating osteoarthritis and other joint based injuries.
Some conditions may benefit from both a steroid based injection and Ostenil®️ Plus injection. These can be administered at the same time.
Ostenil®️ Plus injections are performed under ultrasound guidance to maximise safety and to ensure the injection is administered to the correct area, to ensure it has maximum effect.
joint aspiration
We can also aspirate (remove fluid from a swollen joint) in clinic.
This procedure is performed under ultrasound guidance to maximise your safety and can be a quick and effective way to reduce joint pain and inflammation.
This will help quickly restore joint movement and can be a great intervention to get you back on the road to recovery and help you get back to full fitness.