If pain persists and no other treatments are effective, steroid injections may be required. Under the direction of a real-time ultrasound scan, a mixture of local anaesthesia and corticosteroid (a strong anti-inflammatory) is given. This ensures that the damaged area is precisely targeted. Guided injections are more accurate and effective at reducing pain than non-guided injections, according to research.
Hyaluronic Acid is a chemical that occurs naturally in the body. A increasing amount of evidence supports its use in the treatment of chronic musculoskeletal disease. It can be used as a safe alternative to steroids when combined with a local anaesthetic.
Pain Clinics has a staff of physiotherapists and musculoskeletal sonographers with a wealth of experience. Our staff is fully qualified to write prescriptions, scan patients, and administer ultrasound-guided injections.
