joint injection
Syringe into articulation
A joint injection is a medical procedure in which medication—typically a corticosteroid, anesthetic, or lubricant like hyaluronic acid—is delivered directly into a joint space using a needle.
The procedure treats pain and inflammation from arthritis, injuries, or other joint conditions: The doctor recommended a joint injection for my knee.
Also called an intra-articular injection.
- syringeMedical injection tool
- needlePointed implement for sewing
- needle phobiaIrrational syringe terror
- cortisoneAdrenal gland hormone
- cortisone shotInjected anti-inflammatory medication
steroid · knee · shoulder · inflammation · arthritis · fluid · aspiration · bursa · tendon · trigger point · lubricant · hyaluronic · rooster comb · ultrasound · guided · local · anesthetic · swelling
joint injectionoral medication
Drugs swallowed whole
pill · tablet · intravenous infusion · topical cream · capsule
joint injectionphysical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
massage therapy · heat therapy · rest · exercise therapy · watchful waiting
joint injectionphysical therapy
Rehabilitative movement-based medical care
occupational therapy · acupuncture · chiropractic care · lifestyle modification · weight loss
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