Steroid Injections
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.