About Joint Injections
Joint injections are a cornerstone of interventional pain management, delivering medication directly into painful joints for rapid, targeted relief. By placing anti-inflammatory medication or lubricating fluid precisely where it's needed, we can often achieve better results than oral medications with fewer systemic side effects.
Dr. Ohanyan uses image guidance (ultrasound or fluoroscopy) to ensure accurate needle placement for optimal results and safety.
Types of Joint Injections
Corticosteroid Injections
Powerful anti-inflammatory medication that reduces swelling and pain. Relief can last weeks to months.
Viscosupplementation
Hyaluronic acid (gel) injections that lubricate and cushion arthritic joints, particularly knees.
Facet Joint Injections
Target the small joints between vertebrae that can cause back or neck pain when arthritic.
SI Joint Injections
Treat pain from the sacroiliac joint where the spine connects to the pelvis.