Joint Injections

Arthritis, which can contribute to long-lasting joint pain or disability when left untreated, affects about one in five people in the United States. At Brunswick Medical in Brunswick, Georgia, Jeuslyn Chandler, MD, and Brenda Poythress, NP, provide outstanding arthritis care, including joint injections that ease discomfort and restore joint function. Schedule an evaluation at Brunswick Medical by calling the office or booking online today.

What are joint injections?

Joint injections at Brunswick Medical contain medications or other substances that reduce inflammation and discomfort within your joints. Joints are areas connecting two bones together and include your ankles, knees, hips, shoulders, elbows, and wrists. You also have joints in your spine, toes, and fingers. Treatment helps relieve any discomfort. 

Which conditions can joint injections help treat?

Joint injections can help you manage the following conditions and more:

• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Psoriatic arthritis
• Osteoarthritis
• Gout
• Bursitis
• Tendinitis
• Joint injuries
• Other causes of joint pain

The benefits of joint injections include diminished pain, reduced swelling, and less stiffness. These injections can also decrease fluid buildup and improve joint function, healing, mobility, and your quality of life. 

What are the different types of joint injections?

Examples of joint injections include:

Cortisone injections

Cortisone shots, also called corticosteroid injections, help quickly reduce inflammation and discomfort in the affected joints. They can ease pain caused by minor injuries and offer relief from chronic pain for about three months. 

Knee gel injections

Knee gel injections consist of hyaluronic acid, a substance mimicking the cushioning fluid naturally found within your joints. They help reduce knee pain, and the effects often last about 6-12 months. 

Prolotherapy injections

Prolotherapy injections contain sugar water. They help reduce joint, tendon, and ligament pain, especially in patients with tennis elbow, knee arthritis, and similar concerns. 

Regenerative medicine

Regenerative medicine injections often target arthritis pain and ongoing tendon or ligament problems. Examples include platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections sourced from your own blood and stem cell injections collected from fat tissues or bone marrow. These injections help reduce inflammation, boost healing, and ease joint pain naturally. 

What can I expect during joint injections?

Your Brunswick Medical specialist determines if you’re a candidate for joint injections by discussing your medical history, lifestyle, symptoms, and treatment preferences. They may order blood tests or imaging procedures. 

This treatment requires injecting medications or other substances into your joints. Your provider cleans and numbs the area and may use imaging to guide needle placement. They gently inject healing or pain-reducing substances into the affected area.

It’s also helpful to eat nutritious foods, stay active, get plenty of sleep, and complete physical therapy if asked to. Follow up with the Brunswick Medical team to ensure optimal results. If you’re a candidate for surgery, the team offers referrals.

Schedule a joint injection evaluation at Brunswick Medical by calling the office or booking an appointment online today.