Joint Injections
Page last reviewed: 03 February 2023
Page created: 03 February 2023
Page created: 03 February 2023
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A joint injection is when a anti-inflammatory medication called steroid and a local anaesthetic are injected into a joint (eg: shoulder) to help reduce pain and inflammation in that joint.
Examples of when a steroid joint infection may be helpful are with conditions such as: arthritis, frozen shoulder, bursitis and many more. For more information about joint injections https://patient.info/treatment-medication/steroids/steroid-injections
It is important that you have had a full discussion with your GP before deciding on whether a steroid joint injection would be the next best treatment.
The GPs that can do steroid joint injections are:
Dr Nicky Blackwell - shoulder & knee
Dr Eilis McKechanie - shoulder & knee
Dr Niamh Soraghan - shoulder & knee
Its important to discuss management of your painful joint with your GP. They will be able to advise you about whether a steroid injection may benefit you.
Some joints require ultrasound guidance to inject or a more specialist doctor who injects that type of joint much more frequently. Speak to your GP and they will be able to advise you.