Image-guided joint injection
Medication injection into a joint under US or fluoroscopic guidance for pain and inflammation.
The information below is provided for general educational purposes only. It describes the procedure in general terms and may not apply to your specific situation. Only your interventional radiologist can provide you with personalized information adapted to your case.
What does this intervention involve?
Background
Symptomatic osteoarthritis, inflammatory arthritis, post-traumatic joint pain. Any joint applicable.
Procedure
Under local anesthesia and imaging guidance, needle inserted into joint. Corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid or PRP injected. Duration: 10-15 minutes.
Risks
Joint infection (very rare), post-injection pain, skin atrophy (corticosteroids).
Recovery
Relative rest 24-48h.
Practical information
Local anesthesia. Outpatient procedure (return home the same day).
This information does not replace a medical consultation. Each procedure is adapted to the patient's individual situation. Your doctor will explain the specific details, expected benefits and potential risks during your consultation.
Doctors and centers/departments performing this intervention
3 doctors
Dr Vincent DUROUS
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay
Dr Quentin LAFERTé
Radiologue interventionnelSaint-Quentin
Dr Alexandre NéROT
Radiologue interventionnelAnnecy, Argonay, Chambéry