Intra-Articular Injections
Direct Relief for Painful, Inflamed Joints
Overview
Intra-articular injections deliver anti-inflammatory medications or lubricants directly into the joint space to provide rapid, localized pain relief for severe arthritis or bursitis.
This treatment directly targets the affected joint, offering rapid relief with minimal side effects.
Common Symptoms & Indications
- ✕ Severe arthritic joint pain
- ✕ Acute joint inflammation and swelling
- ✕ Inability to perform physical therapy due to pain
- ✕ Joint stiffness limiting basic mobility
Surgical Procedure & Tech
Sterile preparation of the joint, local anesthesia, followed by precision injection of corticosteroids, hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation), or anaesthetics into the joint cavity.
Key Recovery Benefits
- ✓ Fast-acting pain relief
- ✓ Directly targets the source of pain
- ✓ Minimizes systemic side effects of oral medications
- ✓ Enables patients to participate in active physical therapy
Rehabilitation & Recovery Timeline
Sterile Procedure
Quick 10-minute outpatient procedure.
Immediate Relief
Dramatically reduced pain and joint inflammation.
Therapeutic Window
Improved joint lubrication and comfort lasting several months.
Frequently Asked Questions
Corticosteroids are used to reduce severe inflammation, while Hyaluronic Acid is used as a lubricant for knee osteoarthritis.
Steroid injections usually start relieving pain within 24 to 72 hours, while hyaluronic acid injections may take a few weeks to show full effect.
Frequent steroid injections can damage cartilage over time. Therefore, we limit injections to a maximum of 3 to 4 times a year in a single joint.
Pain relief can last anywhere from a few weeks to six months or more, depending on the joint condition and type of injection.
Consult Specialist
Schedule a detailed clinical assessment with Dr. Sarthak Walia at The Ved Clinic Dehradun.
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