Joint injections involve the injection of medication, typically a corticosteroid or hyaluronic acid, into a joint to alleviate pain and inflammation. These injections are commonly used for various joint conditions, including arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and other inflammatory disorders affecting the joints. The injections can provide both diagnostic and therapeutic benefits.

Here’s an overview:

• Corticosteroid Injections:
• Purpose: Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory medications. Injecting them into a joint can help reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain.
• Conditions: Used for inflammatory joint conditions such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, and other forms of arthritis.

• Hyaluronic Acid Injections:
• Purpose: Hyaluronic acid is a substance found naturally in joint fluid. Injections can help improve joint lubrication and reduce pain in conditions involving decreased joint fluid.
• Conditions: Commonly used for knee osteoarthritis but may be used in other joints as well.

• Local Anesthetic Injections:
• Purpose: Used for diagnostic purposes to determine the source of pain. A temporary anesthetic can be injected to see if it provides pain relief.
• Conditions: Helps identify whether the joint itself is the source of pain.