Who it helps
Joint pain and swelling from osteoarthritis, bursitis or an inflamed tendon sheath that limits movement or progress in therapy.
What happens
After cleaning the skin and numbing the area, the physician injects an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid (such as hydrocortisone or a longer-acting steroid) into or around the joint, using ultrasound or X-ray guidance to place it precisely. The injection takes a few minutes; soreness for a day or two is common, and the number of injections to the same joint is limited.
Conditions we use it for
Shoulder pain · Elbow, wrist & hand pain · Hip pain · Knee pain
Part of a plan
Every treatment here is one part of a plan that starts with an evaluation. Your clinician explains the expected benefit and the limits before anything is scheduled, and results vary from person to person.
Related treatments
Epidural Steroid Injections · Medial Branch Blocks & Radiofrequency Ablation · Genicular Nerve Block & Radiofrequency Ablation · Trigger Point Injections
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Questions
Who are joint injections for?
Joint pain and swelling from osteoarthritis, bursitis or an inflamed tendon sheath that limits movement or progress in therapy.
What happens during a joint injection?
After cleaning the skin and numbing the area, the physician injects an anti-inflammatory corticosteroid (such as hydrocortisone or a longer-acting steroid) into or around the joint, using ultrasound or X-ray guidance to place it precisely. The injection takes a few minutes; soreness for a day or two is common, and the number of injections to the same joint is limited.
Which conditions are joint injections used for at Precision Care?
At Precision Care it is used, when the evaluation supports it, for shoulder pain; elbow, wrist and hand pain; hip pain; and knee pain.
Where can I get joint injections in New York City?
At Precision Care offices in Brooklyn (2781 Shell Rd, Suite 101), Staten Island (1630 Richmond Rd, Suite 101) and Midtown Manhattan (150 E 55th St, Suite 401). Call the office to confirm which location offers it on the day you need.
Is it used on its own?
No. It is one part of a plan that starts with an evaluation. Your clinician explains the expected benefit and the limits, and results vary from person to person.
How do I find out if it is covered by my plan?
Call the office with your plan name before your visit and the front desk will check your benefits.
How do I make an appointment?
Request an appointment online at precisioncaremed.com/precisioncare/appointment-request/ or call the office: Brooklyn (718) 648-1234, Staten Island (718) 339-7100, Midtown Manhattan (212) 840-0135. An online request is not a confirmed booking until the office contacts you.
General education, not a diagnosis or individual treatment plan. Results vary from person to person. For a medical emergency, call 911.