Joint injection
Knee, shoulder and hip joint injections
A joint (intra-articular) injection is the delivery of a suitable medication directly into the joint space. The aim is to help control joint-related pain and inflammation in selected patients. The medication to be used and whether an injection is appropriate are decided by the doctor according to the diagnosis, the joint and the patient's general health.
It is most commonly given in joints such as the knee, shoulder and hip. Complaints related to osteoarthritis and some inflammatory conditions within the joint are among its uses. Injections into or around a tendon are different procedures from joint injections.
The procedure is carried out under sterile conditions. The technique may vary depending on the joint, and some joints may require imaging guidance. After the procedure, a brief feeling of fullness, tenderness or increased pain may occur; depending on your doctor's advice, you may be asked to avoid heavy loading on the same day.
An injection is often part of a broader treatment plan. Once pain is under control, the aim may be to make it easier to continue with a movement and exercise programme.
Taking blood thinners, medication allergies, diabetes, the possibility of pregnancy and any active infection at the injection site or elsewhere in the body must be reported to the doctor before the procedure.
Who provides it
Dr. Ozan Razı, Dr. Volkan Onar