Are you concerned about the progression of your ailment? At Kent MSK Clinic, we offer an ultrasound Steroid Injection that has been proven to provide relief from these problems.
What is an ultrasound-guided steroid injection?
Ultrasound is a diagnostic imaging tool that uses high-frequency sound waves to produce pictures of structures within your body.
An ultrasound-guided steroid injection is a minimally invasive procedure used to treat inflammation caused by degenerative joint diseases such as osteoarthritis or rheumatoid arthritis.
Ultrasound-guided steroid injections are a relatively new and innovative treatment option for people who suffer from joint pain.
What does ultrasound-guided steroid injection treat?
Ultrasound-guided steroid injections are given to treat two main types of conditions:
Tendonitis: This is inflammation of a tendon, the tough band of tissue that connects muscles to bones. Tendonitis typically causes pain and swelling at the point where your tendon attaches to a bone, such as in your shoulder, elbow, or knee. If you have tendonitis, an ultrasound-guided steroid injection can reduce inflammation that's causing you pain.
Enthesopathy: This is a condition that causes pain in areas where your ligaments and tendons attach to your bones.
What can I expect during an ultrasound-guided steroid injection?
People who use this technique can see benefits quickly. Many people may experience pain reduction immediately following the procedure, but it takes a few days for the steroid to reach full potency. After that point, patients typically experience full effect in 3 to 7 days.
Is ultrasound a safe procedure?
Ultrasound-guided injections are more precise than traditional steroid injections, reducing the risk of side effects and improving the outcome of the treatment for patients with chronic pain.
During the procedure, a radiologist injects targeted steroids into a joint using ultrasound guidance. The ultrasound is able to visualize the joint and precisely target the area of inflammation. It reduces the risk of injecting into other important structures.
Ultrasound guidance allows practitioners to see the needle in real-time as it is inserted into the body. This helps ensure the accurate placement of the needle into the correct target structure every time.
The use of ultrasound also allows practitioners to visualize connective tissues and confirm that the needle is not placed in a blood vessel or other unwanted areas.
By avoiding these dangerous locations, potentially serious complications can be avoided.
Why choose Kent MSK clinic?
Kent MSK clinic is the leading provider of steroid injections in Kent, with all treatments performed by our specialist musculoskeletal physiotherapists.
We offer high-quality, rapid-access musculoskeletal ultrasound-guided injections. Our team has a wealth of experience in the use of both traditional and ultrasound-guided injections.
Get back to living a pain-free life with ultrasound Steroid Injection. Book your appointment with us today. Call us on @01634500234.
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