Steroid Injections
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Steroid injections, also called as corticosteroid injections are used to reduce pain and stiffness in your joints and soft tissues from repetitive strains, arthritis, injuries etc
When injected into a joint space or a soft tissue, they help reduce redness and swelling (inflammation) in the nearby area.
Which conditions are treated?
- Arthritis of shoulder, knee, wrist, thumb, ankle joints
- Shoulder pain- rotator cuff pathologies
- Knee pain- bursitis and inflammation conditions
- Carpal tunnel syndrome
- Trigger finger
- Hip bursitis
What to expect in treatment.
You will need to book a consultation for an assessment and prescription of injection drugs with Sam Bhide, our advanced physiotherapy practitioner (APP) to decide the best suitable option for you. You will be given a prescription of injection drugs to bring with you for the second appointment. In this appointment the injection will be administered after signing a consent form and discussion of side effects and caution. A follow up will be arranged at the same time.