What are Joint Steroid Injections?

Joint injections are of main two types: 

One uses cortisone, which reduces joint inflammation, most commonly in the hips, knees and shoulders.

​The second type is with hyaluronan injections — also called viscosupplementation.

These medications work like a cushioning fluid in the joints – to reduce the ‘bone on bone’ bumping and grinding in the knees.​Whether from an acute injury or long term degeneration, our joints, including their surrounding capsules, ligaments, and muscles can become inflamed.

While initially the inflammation our bodies produce serves a purpose, it can also damage normal tissue.

Sometimes, the debris from the inflammatory process coagulates and forms hard masses, scarring, and/or trigger points in the muscle or joint, preventing normal function from returning.​Injection of corticosteroids can help reduce the inflammation, preventing tissue damage and scarring, as well as decreasing pain and restoring function. The injection can be done with ultrasound or x-ray fluoroscopic guidance to ensure best results.

• Acromioclavicular joint​

• Shoulder

• ​Elbow​

• Carpal tunnel

• ​Interphalangeal (finger) joints​

• SI joint

• ​Hip

• ​Knee

• ​Ankle

• ​​Spinal joints