At GC Sports Med, all injections are performed using real-time, high-resolution ultrasound. This allows precise visualisation of the needle from skin to target tissue — enhancing safety, accuracy, and outcomes.
We use ultrasound-guided procedures to treat joint pain, tendon and ligament injuries, bursitis, nerve conditions, and other soft tissue problems that affect movement and cause pain.
Ultrasound allows precise, real-time needle guidance — ensuring safe, accurate delivery of medication to the intended target. This is especially important for small joints, deep structures, or areas with complex anatomy.
Because of this precision, many conditions can now be safely treated with minimally invasive, percutaneous procedures under local anaesthetic — avoiding the risks of open surgery and general anaesthesia.
Improved Accuracy – Precise delivery of medication to the target area.
Diagnostic Value – Helps confirm or rule out the source of pain.
Enhanced Effectiveness – Increases the chance of symptom relief and improved function.
Minimally Invasive – Reduces the need for surgery or more invasive procedures.
Lower Risk of Complications – Avoids damage to nearby tissues or blood vessels.
Radiation-Free – Safer than x-ray or CT-guided injections, with no radiation exposure.
Our doctors perform a wide range of ultrasound-guided injections, including:
Corticosteroid Injections
Powerful anti-inflammatory injections used for pain relief and diagnostic clarity in a variety of musculoskeletal conditions.
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections
Uses your body’s own growth factors to promote healing in tendons, ligaments, and osteoarthritic joints.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Provides cushioning and lubrication to relieve pain and improve movement in arthritic joints.
Perineural Injections / Hydrodissection
Relieves nerve pain and dysfunction by reducing inflammation or freeing entrapped nerves.
Autologous Tenocyte Implantation
An advanced procedure that uses your own tendon cells to support healing in persistent, hard-to-treat tendon injuries.
Conditions Treated with Ultrasound-Guided Injections
These procedures may be recommended for:
Osteoarthritis
Knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, foot, and ankle
Tendinopathy & Tendon Injuries
Hamstring, Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff, tennis elbow (common extensor), golfer’s elbow (common flexor), and more
Ligament Injuries
For joint instability in the knee, proximal tib-fib joint, plantar plate, sternoclavicular joint, elbow (UCL/RCL/LUCL), wrist (TFCC), and others
Bursitis
Trochanteric, subacromial, prepatellar, olecranon, etc.
Nerve Entrapment Syndromes
Piriformis syndrome, sciatic nerve tethering, radial tunnel syndrome, PIN entrapment, cubital tunnel syndrome, common peroneal or superior cluneal nerve entrapment
Sacroiliac Joint (SIJ) Instability
Chronic dysfunction or incompetence of the SIJ
ASSESSMENT
Our doctors assess your condition to determine whether a precision ultrasound-guided injection is the most appropriate treatment option.
PREPARATION
The skin is cleaned and local anaesthetic is applied to minimise discomfort during the procedure.
INJECTION
Using real-time ultrasound, the needle is guided with precision to the target area for accurate and safe delivery of treatment.
REHABILITATION
A tailored rehab plan is provided to support recovery and restore function.
FOLLOW-UP
Some discomfort may occur after the procedure. Post-injection care instructions are provided, and follow-up ensures recovery is on track.
