Glenohumeral Joint Injections in Louisiana
A glenohumeral joint injection delivers medicine directly into the main shoulder joint to relieve pain and inflammation. It helps manage conditions like shoulder arthritis and frozen shoulder. LA Pain Doctor performs image-guided glenohumeral joint injections for patients in Metairie, LaPlace, Harvey, Hammond, and Lutcher, LA.
Request an AppointmentWhat Is the Glenohumeral Joint?
The glenohumeral joint is the ball-and-socket joint where the top of the upper arm bone (humerus) fits into the shoulder blade socket (glenoid). It gives the shoulder its wide range of motion, which also makes it vulnerable to wear, inflammation, and stiffness.
Conditions Treated
- Osteoarthritis of the Shoulder
- Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
- Rheumatoid and other inflammatory arthritis
- Shoulder pain after injury or surgery
- Pain that limits sleep, reaching, or lifting
Diagnosis and Relief in One Procedure
A glenohumeral injection usually contains a local anesthetic and a corticosteroid. The anesthetic provides fast, temporary relief and can confirm that the joint itself is the source of your pain. The steroid reduces inflammation over the following days, often easing pain for weeks to months. For frozen shoulder, the injection can make it easier to participate in stretching and physical therapy.
What to Expect
You will sit or lie comfortably while your provider cleans and numbs the skin. Using ultrasound or X-ray guidance, a thin needle is directed into the joint, and the medication is injected. The procedure takes only a few minutes, and you can usually return home right away. Mild soreness is common for a day or two, and many patients begin feeling relief within several days.
Related Shoulder Treatments
If your pain comes from the space above the joint, such as rotator cuff tendinitis or impingement, a subacromial injection may be more appropriate. Other options include joint injections, trigger point injections for tight shoulder muscles, and prolotherapy. Learn about rotator cuff tears and explore our shoulder and arm pain treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Glenohumeral Joint Injection
What does a glenohumeral joint injection treat?
It treats pain and inflammation in the main shoulder joint from arthritis, frozen shoulder, and injuries.
How long does a shoulder joint injection last?
Relief often lasts several weeks to months, depending on your condition.
Is the injection painful?
The skin is numbed first, and image guidance helps the procedure go quickly. Most patients feel only mild pressure.
Can it help frozen shoulder?
Yes. The injection can reduce pain and inflammation, making stretching and therapy easier.
How is it different from a subacromial injection?
A glenohumeral injection goes into the shoulder joint itself, while a subacromial injection targets the space above it where the rotator cuff tendons sit.
When will I feel better?
The anesthetic may provide immediate relief, and the steroid usually starts working within a few days.
Where can I get this injection?
LA Pain Doctor performs glenohumeral joint injections at our offices in Metairie, LaPlace, Harvey, Hammond, and Lutcher, LA. Call (504) 229-4866 - Metairie Office , (504) 229-4866 - Laplace Office , (504) 229-4866 - Harvey Office , (504) 229-4866 - Hammond Office or (504) 229-4866 - Lutcher Office to schedule.
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