Joint Injections Available in Live Oak, Stone Oak, Southside, San Antonio, Schertz, and New Braunfels, TX
If you’re experiencing joint pain, joint injections provide a non-surgical option for pain relief. At Primary Care SA, with a leading psychiatry clinic in Castle Hills and additional adult primary care locations in Stone Oak, Southside, and North Star neighborhoods of San Antonio, as well as New Braunfels, Schertz, and Live Oak, Texas, Dr Derin Patel and our team offer joint injections to alleviate discomfort. Contact us today via phone or schedule an appointment online to learn more.
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What Are Joint Injections Used For?
Joint injections involve administering various medications to temporarily relieve pain in joints such as the knee, hip, and shoulder.
Your Primary Care SA provider may recommend injections for inflammatory conditions like rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, tendonitis, bursitis, osteoarthritis, or pain due to injury or poor joint mechanics.
Joint injections can also serve as diagnostic tools. For example, injecting an anaesthetic solution into the hip joint to relieve leg pain can help pinpoint the source of discomfort.
Are There Different Types Of Joint Injections?
Various types of joint injections are available:
Corticosteroid injections: These injections combine steroid medication and anaesthetic to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain.
Platelet-rich plasma injections (PRP): PRP injections utilize your blood’s natural healing properties to promote tissue repair within the joints and cartilage, offering steroid-free relief.
Hyaluronic acid injections: Typically used in the knee when corticosteroids aren’t effective, hyaluronic acid injections mimic natural joint lubricants to improve joint function and reduce pain.
What Happens During Joint Injections?
During joint injections, your Primary Care SA provider carefully administers the chosen medication directly into the affected joint. This procedure is performed in a clinical setting under sterile conditions to ensure safety and effectiveness.
Contact Primary Care SA today or schedule an appointment online to explore our joint injection services and find relief from joint pain.
