Joint Injections

Joint injections are a simple, quick, and sometimes effective way to relieve pain and stiffness caused by arthritis, inflammation, or injury. They are performed in the clinic, often taking only a few minutes, and can provide significant relief as part of a wider treatment plan.

Injections are usually considered for patients with persistent joint pain that has not improved with physiotherapy, exercise, or medication. They can help delay or reduce the need for surgery and allow you to stay active.

Steroid Injections (Corticosteroids)

Steroid injections reduce inflammation inside the joint, relieving pain and swelling.

• When used: arthritis flare-ups, inflammatory joint pain, or persistent swelling.
• Benefits: quick onset (often within a few days) and effective short- to medium-term relief.
• Duration: relief can last weeks or months, depending on the condition.

Hyaluronic Acid Injections (Viscosupplementation)

Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance in joint fluid that helps with lubrication and shock absorption.

• When used: mild to moderate arthritis or stiffness.
• Benefits: improves joint lubrication, reduces pain, and may improve movement.
• Duration: effects build gradually and can last for several months.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

PRP uses a small sample of your own blood, processed to concentrate platelets and growth factors, which are then injected into the affected joint.

• When used: early arthritis, cartilage or soft tissue problems, sports injuries.
• Benefits: may promote healing and reduce inflammation in a more natural way.
• Duration: often given as a course of injections, with benefits developing over weeks and sometimes lasting for many months.

What to Expect

• Performed in the outpatient clinic.
• Takes only a few minutes, with little downtime.
• Most patients return to normal activity the same day.
• May be used alongside physiotherapy, medications, or other joint-preserving treatments.