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Joint Injections in Bhubaneswar

Joint Injections

Joint Injections in Bhubaneswar

A joint injection is when a doctor injects medication directly into a painful joint to relieve pain and improve mobility. This kind of injection can be done by healthcare providers such as orthopaedic surgeons and rheumatologists for conditions like arthritis or tendonitis. Their main objective is to relieve pain and bring down inflammation when oral medications or physical therapy fail. Although safe, these procedures have a small chance of causing infection or tissue damage. Afterwards, patients may feel temporary discomfort or swelling, yet this usually turns out to bring substantial relief, thereby making the joints function better and hence improving their quality of life. With the help of our expert orthopaedic doctors, receive the best joint injections in Bhubaneswar.

Discover relief with joint injections at Manipal Hospitals Bhubaneswar. Our expert care eases discomfort, promoting mobility and comfort for patients.

FAQ's

Joint injections help determine the cause of joint pain. It can help make a diagnosis when the source of the problem is not clear. These are used to learn about two different types of joint diseases and their treatments.

  • Inflammatory joint disease: For example, if a joint like the knee suddenly becomes swollen, obtaining fluid can help differentiate if it is due to an infection, gout, osteoarthritis, or inflammatory arthritis. It can help control pain and swelling in the joint by administering medications directly to the area. This is especially beneficial for those with inflammatory arthritis, such as rheumatoid arthritis, in which the patient's joints may "flare up" while receiving systemic medication.

  • Degenerative joint disease: Those caused by wear and tear (e.g., arthritis). It also helps with pain in those with the degenerative form of arthritis, otherwise called osteoarthritis. It is crucial to keep in mind that injection effects are typically transient and that, in the absence of alternative treatment, the underlying issue may resurface. However, in most cases, it can aid in the rapid and substantial relief of that joint's problems.

An injection does not require extensive preparation. You may eat and drink as normal. The patient's medical history and any medications to which the patient might be allergic should be known to the specialist. It could be ideal to dress comfortably so that the injection site is easily accessible.

A range of professionals, including general practitioners, rheumatologists, orthopaedic surgeons, and pain medicine specialists, can deliver joint injections.

You can expect the following:

  • You will lie on your stomach on an X-ray table for a joint injection. To numb the area, a local anaesthetic injection is administered after the targeted joint's skin has been cleansed with an antiseptic solution. 

  • Using X-ray guidance, the doctor will insert a needle into the targeted joint and inject a combination of anaesthetics and steroids.

  • The process takes between ten to twenty minutes.

Following the injection, the patient should take any pain medication prescribed by the physician and rest the injected limb for the first 24 hours. 

  • The Joint Injection will start to reduce your pain within a few minutes of the injection.

  • This pain relief will last for 1-2 hours. The steroid will take longer to take effect; at times, you may not feel better for almost a day or two following the injection.

  • So while you are waiting for the steroid to work, you can take painkillers, such as paracetamol, or apply cold packs.

  • Ideally, the injected joint will feel better for three months or longer, but since each person is unique, this may not always be the case. It would be wise to have your condition reassessed and a new treatment plan decided upon with your clinician if you have previously received injections and they have not lasted this long.

Side effects of Joint Injections are rare but can include:

  • People may notice a flare in their joint pain within the first 24 hours. This usually goes away in a few days. 

  • The most important but very rare side effect of treatment is infection in your joints.

  • Patients may experience facial flushing or itching at the injection site, which should resolve within a few days.

  • Localises skin discolouration; very occasionally, you may see some discolouration of the skin at the site of the injection. This process, known as de-pigmentation, can occasionally have a permanent impact and take longer to erase.

  • Changes in the menstrual cycle: Following an injection, women may experience some variations in their regular period. If you have had injections in more than one joint, this is more probable. Visit your doctor if it persists for more than one period.

If joint injections are not suitable for the patient, the clinician may recommend Physiotherapy, Anti-inflammatory Medications, and Surgery in more cases. 

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