Joint injections at SF Aesthetic Medspa are a targeted treatment designed to alleviate pain and improve joint function in individuals suffering from various joint-related issues, such as arthritis or injury-related pain. These injections typically contain a combination of a corticosteroid and a local anesthetic, providing anti-inflammatory and pain-relieving effects. In some cases, hyaluronic acid or platelet-rich plasma (PRP) may be used, depending on the patient’s specific condition and treatment goals. The procedure involves precisely injecting the therapeutic substance into the joint space under sterile conditions, which can offer relief from pain and improve joint mobility. Our experienced medical professionals are skilled in administering these injections, ensuring accuracy and minimizing discomfort. Joint injections are a minimally invasive option for those seeking an alternative or supplement to oral medications or more extensive interventions.
Rapid Pain Relief: Offers quick relief from joint pain and discomfort.
Reduced Inflammation: Helps in reducing joint inflammation, providing long-term comfort.
Improved Joint Function: Enhances mobility and range of motion in affected joints.
Minimally Invasive Treatment: A non-surgical option that involves minimal downtime.
Alternative to Oral Medications: Provides a targeted approach, potentially reducing the need for oral pain medications.
Joint injections are commonly used to treat various conditions, including osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, tendonitis, and bursitis, as well as pain related to joint injuries.
The duration of pain relief from a joint injection can vary but often lasts several weeks to months. Some patients may experience long-term relief after a series of injections.
Discomfort during the injection is usually minimal. The area can be numbed with a topical anesthetic to reduce pain, and most patients tolerate the procedure well.
The procedure takes just a few minutes. You may experience temporary soreness at the injection site, but most patients can resume normal activities soon after the injection.
Joint injections are generally safe; however, potential side effects can include temporary pain at the injection site, infection, or allergic reactions to the injected substance.
Cortisone or hydrocortisone injections, also known as corticosteroid or steroid injections, are used to relieve pain and reduce inflammation associated with traumatic injuries and degenerative conditions like arthritis.
The cost of the joint injections program varies depending on what is included in the program, the duration of the program, the patient’s joint injections goals, and what is covered by insurance. On average, medical joint injections programs can cost anywhere between several hundred to a few thousand dollars.
The procedure is commonly used for sporting injuries like rotator cuff tendonitis; tennis or golfer’s elbow; runner’s knee, shoulder bursitis and other ligament and tendon sprains, strains and tears. It is also used to treat painful degenerative conditions like arthritis.
Steroid injections may be given to adults and children, however they are not suitable for everyone. You may not be able to have them if you have ever had an allergic reaction to hydrocortisone, if you are pregnant or trying to conceive, or if you have ever had depression or manic depression.
