A hypodermic needle is injected into the affected joint where it delivers a dose of any one of many anti-inflammatory agents, the most common of which are corticosteroids. Joint injections may also be used to withdraw excess fluid from the joint. Shoulders, elbows, hips and knees are joints that are commonly injected. These injections can help treat conditions such as:
- Rheumatoid arthritis
- Psoriatic arthritis
- Gout
- Tendonitis
- Bursitis
- Osteoarthritis
***PATIENT RESULTS MAY VARY