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Steroid injections into joints are a widely used treatment for managing pain and inflammation associated with conditions like arthritis, bursitis, or joint dysfunction. These injections typically combine a corticosteroid, which reduces inflammation, with a local anesthetic to provide immediate pain relief. Administered under imaging guidance, such as fluoroscopy or ultrasound, these procedures ensure precise delivery of medication to the affected joint, maximizing effectiveness and minimizing risk. Steroid injections are offer patients improved mobility and quality of life.
This injection procedure is performed to relieve pain caused by arthritis in the sacroiliac joint where the spine and hip bone meet. The steroid medication can reduce swelling and inflammation in the joint.
If you have pain in your hip, your provider may inject medicine into your hip joint. It can help your provider find where your pain is coming from, and it can also make your hip feel better.
