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About Joint Injections
Whether you suffer from pain in your hip, knee, or shoulder from osteoarthritis or injury, the team at Care Rite, PLLC, offers joint injections at their offices in Dyersburg, Halls, Ripley, and Brentwood, Tennessee, to give you the relief you need. These injections can treat common issues with arthritis and other chronic conditions. If joint pain inhibits your ability to stay active, call the office or request an appointment online today.
Joint Injections Q&A
What are joint injections?
Joint injections are a nonsurgical, minimally invasive method of treatment to relieve joint pain that hasn’t responded to physical therapy or medications. The injected substances ease your inflammation, which can help increase the range of motion in your joints.
You can receive joint injections for almost every joint in your body, including your knees, shoulders, hips, wrists, and ankles. The treatments are quick and effective, providing you with relief almost instantly.
What conditions can joint injections treat?
Joint injections can improve several conditions, including:
- Bursitis
- Tendinitis
- Osteoarthritis
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Gout
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
If you have a joint issue that’s not listed, ask your provider if joint injections can help.
How do joint injections work?
The Care Rite, PLLC team uses various substances in their injections to provide relief, including:
Steroids
Steroids have significant anti-inflammatory properties. They decrease tissue inflammation in your joints and help ease your pain. The effects can last for several months.
Local anesthetic
A local anesthetic is designed to completely numb your joint to give you temporary relief from joint pain. You can also combine it with steroids for a better outcome.
Hyaluronic acid (HA)
Hyaluronic acid (HA) injections mainly treat osteoarthritis. Your body naturally produces HA, a fluid found in your body’s tissues that acts as a lubricant in your joints.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cells are regenerative medicine therapies that use your cells and growth factors from your blood, bone marrow, or fatty tissues to help your body repair and regenerate damaged cells.
Your provider consults with you to determine the right treatment based on your condition.
What can I expect when I get a joint injection?
The Care Rite, PLLC team administers injections as an outpatient procedure at the practice.
Your provider first cleans the injection site and the surrounding area. Then they inject the medicine directly into the affected joint with a needle. In some cases, your provider may use fluoroscopy, a type of live X-ray technology, to help guide the injection effectively.
Your injection procedure doesn’t require any incisions, and you can get back to your normal daily routine when you leave the office.
If your joint pain limits your ability to move effectively and comfortably, call Care Rite, PLLC, or book your appointment online today to learn more about joint injections.