How Rheumatologists Determine If Joint Injections Are Right for You
- posted: Jan. 23, 2025
Joint pain and stiffness can be disabling, causing problems with mobility. One of the treatments for joint pain is joint injections. If you are suffering from joint pain, you may be wondering if joint injections are right for you. Your rheumatologist has the answers you need. Drs. Jeffrey Feinstein, Kenneth DesRosier, and Thomas Hoffman at Rheumatology Solutions in Windcrest, TX, and serving San Antonio, TX, offer a full range of pain management treatments, including joint injections.
What You Need To Know About Joint Injections
To help determine if joint injections are right for you, a rheumatologist will:
- Perform a comprehensive examination of the joint, including assessing range-of-motion
- Order imaging studies, including X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound, if necessary
- Assess your pain level associated with the affected joint
Other considerations a rheumatologist will evaluate include:
- Whether your pain level is impacting your daily activities and quality of life
- Whether joint pain is caused by an underlying medical condition such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout
- Whether other conservative treatments have been effective
The rheumatologist often uses imaging studies to determine the exact location of joint pain. Imaging may also be used during the procedure to guide the injection to the exact spot.
Joint injections are a temporary solution to joint pain and are not meant as a long-term treatment. A rheumatologist will determine which joint injection is right for you and may recommend:
- Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain
- Hyaluronic acid injections provide lubrication and cushion the joint
After joint injections, it’s common to experience some redness, bruising, and swelling, but these symptoms are temporary and resolve quickly.
Want To Know More About Joint Injections?
Talk with the experts to learn more about how rheumatologists determine if joint injections are right for you. Call Drs. Jeffrey Feinstein, Kenneth DesRosier, and Thomas Hoffman at Rheumatology Solutions in in Windcrest, TX, and serving San Antonio, TX. You can reach them in the office by calling (210) 590-9596, so call today.
- posted: Jan. 23, 2025
Joint pain and stiffness can be disabling, causing problems with mobility. One of the treatments for joint pain is joint injections. If you are suffering from joint pain, you may be wondering if joint injections are right for you. Your rheumatologist has the answers you need. Drs. Jeffrey Feinstein, Kenneth DesRosier, and Thomas Hoffman at Rheumatology Solutions in Windcrest, TX, and serving San Antonio, TX, offer a full range of pain management treatments, including joint injections.
What You Need To Know About Joint Injections
To help determine if joint injections are right for you, a rheumatologist will:
- Perform a comprehensive examination of the joint, including assessing range-of-motion
- Order imaging studies, including X-rays, MRI, or ultrasound, if necessary
- Assess your pain level associated with the affected joint
Other considerations a rheumatologist will evaluate include:
- Whether your pain level is impacting your daily activities and quality of life
- Whether joint pain is caused by an underlying medical condition such as osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or gout
- Whether other conservative treatments have been effective
The rheumatologist often uses imaging studies to determine the exact location of joint pain. Imaging may also be used during the procedure to guide the injection to the exact spot.
Joint injections are a temporary solution to joint pain and are not meant as a long-term treatment. A rheumatologist will determine which joint injection is right for you and may recommend:
- Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation, swelling, and pain
- Hyaluronic acid injections provide lubrication and cushion the joint
After joint injections, it’s common to experience some redness, bruising, and swelling, but these symptoms are temporary and resolve quickly.
Want To Know More About Joint Injections?
Talk with the experts to learn more about how rheumatologists determine if joint injections are right for you. Call Drs. Jeffrey Feinstein, Kenneth DesRosier, and Thomas Hoffman at Rheumatology Solutions in in Windcrest, TX, and serving San Antonio, TX. You can reach them in the office by calling (210) 590-9596, so call today.
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