Precision Ultrasound-Guided Injections

What Are Ultrasound-Guided Injections?

Ultrasound-guided injections are a precise and effective method of delivering medication directly to the affected area, enhancing treatment outcomes for musculoskeletal conditions. These injections are commonly used to treat joint pain, tendon injuries, bursitis, and other soft tissue conditions that cause discomfort and limit mobility.

Why Use Ultrasound Guidance?

While many injections can be performed without imaging, certain conditions require precision guidance to ensure accurate placement of the medication. This is particularly important when targeting deep structures, small joints, or areas with complex anatomy. Using ultrasound, our doctors can visualize the needle in real time, ensuring that the injection reaches the intended location with minimal discomfort and maximum effectiveness.

Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided Injections

  • Improved Accuracy: Ensures precise delivery of medication to the affected area.
  • Enhanced Effectiveness: Increases the likelihood of pain relief and improved function.
  • Minimally Invasive: Reduces the need for surgery or more aggressive interventions.
  • Lower Risk of Complications: Avoids unintended damage to surrounding tissues or blood vessels.
  • No Radiation Exposure: Unlike x-ray or CT-guided injections, ultrasound is a safe and radiation-free imaging technique.

Types of Ultrasound-Guided Injections

Our doctors specialise in performing a range of ultrasound-guided injections, including:

  • Corticosteroid Injections: Used to reduce inflammation in joints, tendons, and bursae, providing significant pain relief for conditions like arthritis, bursitis, and tendinopathies.
  • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections: Harnesses the body’s natural healing factors to promote tissue repair and regeneration in chronic tendon injuries and osteoarthritis.
  • Hyaluronic Acid Injections: Commonly used for osteoarthritis, these injections provide lubrication and cushioning within the joint to improve mobility and reduce pain.
  • Peri-neural Injections/Hydrodissection: Targets inflamed or entrapped nerves to relieve nerve-related pain and dysfunction.
  • Autologous Tenocyte Implantation: A specialized regenerative treatment for chronic tendon injuries.
  • Intra-articular Stem Cell Injections: Utilizes stem cells to promote cartilage repair and regeneration in degenerative joint conditions.

When is an Ultrasound-Guided Injection Recomended?

These injections may be recommended for conditions such as:

  • Osteoarthritis (knee, hip, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, foot, and ankle)
  • Tendinopathies (Achilles, patellar, rotator cuff, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)
  • Bursitis (trochanteric, subacromial, etc.)
  • Chronic pain conditions, including sciatica and nerve entrapments
  • Ligament injuries (ACL, MCL sprains)
  • Muscle tears and chronic soft tissue injuries

OUR APPROACH

1

ASSESSMENT

Our doctors will assess your condition to determine if an ultrasound-guided injection is the right treatment for you.

2

PREPARATION

The area is cleaned, and a local anesthetic may be applied for comfort.

3

ULTRASOUND

Using real-time ultrasound imaging, the doctor will guide the needle precisely to the target location.

4

INJECTION

The medication or regenerative treatment is delivered to the affected area.

5

POST INJECTION

Patients may experience temporary discomfort, post-procedure care instructions will be provided.

Book your assessment today

Ultrasound-guided injections offer a safe, accurate, and effective method for treating a variety of musculoskeletal conditions. Our doctors are highly skilled in this technique, ensuring optimal outcomes for patients seeking pain relief and improved function. If you are experiencing ongoing joint or soft tissue pain, contact us to discuss whether an ultrasound-guided injection is right for you.

OUR APPROACH

1

ASSESSMENT

Our doctors will assess your condition to determine if an ultrasound-guided injection is the right treatment for you.

2

PREPARATION

The area is cleaned, and a local anesthetic may be applied for comfort.

3

ULTRASOUND

Using real-time ultrasound imaging, the doctor will guide the needle precisely to the target location.

4

INJECTION

The medication or regenerative treatment is delivered to the affected area.

5

POST INJECTION

Patients may experience temporary discomfort, post-procedure care instructions will be provided.