Joint Injections at IYASU Healthcare

Corticosteroid Joint Injections

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Corticosteroid joint injections are a commonly used treatment to reduce inflammation and relieve pain in joints affected by a range of musculoskeletal and rheumatological conditions. For many people, these injections can provide significant improvement in symptoms and help restore mobility and quality of life.

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What Conditions Can Steroid Joint Injections Help With?

Corticosteroid injections may be recommended for a number of painful or inflamed joint conditions, including:

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• Osteoarthritis – to help reduce pain and swelling in worn joints

• Rheumatoid arthritis – to calm inflammation in actively inflamed joints

• Bursitis and tendinitis – such as shoulder or elbow inflammation

• Gout or pseudogout flares

• Post-injury inflammation when symptoms persist despite simple measures

 

These injections can be particularly helpful when pain is stopping you from carrying out everyday activities or when oral medications aren’t providing enough relief.

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How Is the Procedure Performed?

A corticosteroid injection is a straightforward outpatient procedure. After discussing your symptoms and examining the affected joint, your clinician will:

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1. Clean the skin to reduce infection risk.

2. Use a fine needle to inject a small amount of corticosteroid, often combined with a local anaesthetic.

3. The procedure typically takes only a few minutes, and most people can walk out immediately afterwards.

 

Some people experience relief within 24–48 hours, while for others it may take a little longer. The benefits can last from several weeks to several months depending on the condition being treated.

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How Do Steroid Injections Help?

Corticosteroids are powerful anti-inflammatory medicines. By delivering them directly into the affected joint, the medication can:

• Reduce swelling

• Decrease pain

• Improve mobility

• Help you return to physiotherapy or activity more comfortably

For many patients, injections are an important part of a broader treatment plan.

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Specialist Joint Injection Care at IYASU Healthcare

At IYASU Healthcare, we specialise in providing safe, effective joint injections tailored to each patient’s needs. Dr Catherine Fernando brings extensive experience from working in specialist rheumatology clinics and has a strong background in treating complex joint conditions.

Dr Fernando is able to administer corticosteroid injections to the following joints:

• Shoulders

• Elbows

• Knees

• Wrists

• Ankles

• Base of thumbs

• Metacarpophalangeal joints (MCP) of the fingers

• Proximal interphalangeal joints (PIP) of the fingers

Her careful technique and patient-centred approach ensure that each injection is delivered with comfort, precision, and safety in mind.