Steroid Cortisone Joint Injections
Regain confidence and restore your well being
Steroid Cortisone Joint Injections
Regain confidence and restore your well being
Regain confidence and restore your well being
Regain confidence and restore your well being
Steroid injections, also known as Cortisone injections, are anti-inflammatory medicines that are injected into a joint or soft tissue to help reduce localised inflammation and to reduce pain.
Steroid injections, also known as Cortisone injections, are anti-inflammatory medicines that are injected into a joint or soft tissue to help reduce localised inflammation and to reduce pain.
The steroid reduces inflammation to the area it is injected in and this then helps reduce swelling and pain. These injections are often used to treat inflammatory conditions and musculoskeletal pain, such as inflammatory arthritis, osteoarthritis and a range of other soft tissue conditions which involves pain and / or inflammation.
The steroid injections can start working within a few days but it may take up to two weeks in some people. They can last for several months after the injection and in some cases they can resolve the problem. It is generally regarded as safe to have a maximum of three injections in any joint per year.
Steroid injections have been used to inject into musculoskeletal areas of the body for decades and are generally regarded as being safe. We carefully assess patients to decide if it is safe or beneficial for them to have this injection. The vast majority of people have steroid injections without any significant side effects but the possibilities of these will be discussed with you during your consultation. Some of the side effects could include:
Steroid injections can be very effective for a number of musculoskeletal painful conditions. The following steroid injections are available at Regents Clinic:
Steroid injections can be very effective for a number of musculoskeletal painful conditions. The following steroid injections are available at Regents Clinic:
In some cases having imaging (an X-ray or scan) to confirm the diagnosis can be helpful, but this is not always necessary as some conditions can be diagnosed after a clinical examination. If you have already had imaging or a diagnosis confirmed please try and bring the report with you. If after your assessment it is felt that imaging would help guide the course of your treatment then this can be arranged for you at a local private hospital (please note there will be an additional cost for any imaging required).
If you require any further information on steroid joint injections call: 0113 8730552. Or email: jointinjectionsleeds@gmail.com