Joint Injections in Louisiana
Joint injections are outpatient procedures that relieve pain in the shoulder, arm, and other joints caused by arthritis, injury, or inflammation. LA Pain Doctor performs precise, image-guided joint injections for patients in Metairie, LaPlace, Harvey, Hammond, and Lutcher, LA who want relief without surgery.
Request an AppointmentHow Joint Injections Help
When a joint becomes inflamed, it can swell, stiffen, and hurt with every movement. A joint injection delivers medication, usually a corticosteroid combined with a local anesthetic, directly into or around the painful joint. The anesthetic provides quick relief and can help confirm the source of your pain, while the steroid reduces inflammation for longer-lasting results.
Joints We Commonly Treat
- Shoulder joints, including the glenohumeral joint and the subacromial space
- Elbows, for conditions like tennis elbow and golfer’s elbow
- Wrists and hands, including Carpal Tunnel Syndrome and hand arthritis
- Hips, through hip joint injections and sacroiliac joint injections
- Knees and ankles affected by arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis of the foot and ankle
What to Expect
Your provider will clean and numb the skin, then use ultrasound or X-ray guidance to place the needle accurately. Image guidance helps make sure the medication reaches the right spot, which improves results and comfort. Most injections take just a few minutes, and you can go home shortly afterward.
Mild soreness for a day or two is common. Steroid medication typically begins working within two to seven days, and relief can last weeks to months. Many patients use this window to begin physical therapy and strengthen the joint.
Other Joint Treatment Options
For some patients, other treatments may be a better fit. Knee arthritis can respond to Hyalgan injections or genicular nerve ablation, and chronic ligament or tendon pain may respond to prolotherapy. Learn more about Joint Pain and explore our shoulder and arm pain treatment.
Frequently Asked Questions About Joint Injection
What conditions do joint injections treat?
They treat pain and inflammation from arthritis, tendinitis, bursitis, and injuries in the shoulders, elbows, wrists, hips, knees, and ankles.
How long does a joint injection last?
Relief usually lasts weeks to months, depending on the joint and condition.
Are joint injections painful?
The skin is numbed first, and most patients feel only brief pressure.
Why do you use image guidance?
Ultrasound or X-ray guidance helps place the medication precisely, which improves comfort and results.
How many joint injections can I have?
Most joints can safely receive a limited number of steroid injections per year. Your provider will create a plan for you.
Can I go back to normal activities after the injection?
Most patients return to light activities the same day and avoid strenuous use of the joint for a day or two.
Where can I get a joint injection?
LA Pain Doctor performs 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.
Relieve Joint Pain Today
Targeted joint injections may help you move more comfortably. 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 or request an appointment online today.