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Joint Injections

If you are experiencing joint discomfort that is disrupting daily life, we will work with you to determine the best treatment plan, which may include joint injections.

Joint Injections Overview

Joints are found throughout the body, wherever two or more bones come together. They play an essential role in allowing you to move your limbs, working in coordination with the tendons, ligaments and cartilage surrounding them.

Because they play such an important role in our daily movements, though, they often suffer the effects of constant use. Joints are prone to becoming inflamed, which can lead to swelling, pain and limited mobility.

There are a variety of treatment options for joint-related pain, ranging from basic, at-home care to surgical procedures such as knee replacement or hip replacement. Joint injections are one such treatment option, often recommended to treat inflammatory joint conditions.

Conditions Treated by Joint Injections
Understanding Joint Injections
Why Choose Hattiesburg Clinic?
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Conditions Treated by Joint Injections

Many different medical conditions can cause inflammation and other symptoms in the joints and around them. Arthritis is the most common cause of joint inflammation, but it is not the only one.

Causes of joint inflammation include:

Bursitis, which is an inflammation of small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the joints, called the bursae
Gout, which is a type of arthritis that affects the joint connecting the big toe to the foot
Lupus, which is an autoimmune disorder that causes inflammation in the joints and other parts of the body
Osteoarthritis, which is a type of arthritis caused by wear and tear on the joints over time
Rheumatoid arthritis, which is an autoimmune disorder where the body attacks the lining of the joints
Tendonitis, which is an inflammation of a tendon, causing tenderness and pain along a joint

Understanding Joint Injections

Joint injections are often part of a patient’s treatment plan for a joint disorder or another source of joint discomfort. There are multiple types of injections that can provide relief from inflammation and the resulting pain, along with other symptoms.

In some cases, fluid may be removed from the joint before a medication is injected into the joint. This procedure, called aspiration, can sometimes alleviate pain on its own, but is especially effective in combination with injected medication.

Different types of joint injections, which can include corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid, among others, work in different ways to alleviate joint discomfort. A Hattiesburg Clinic orthopaedics and sports medicine physician can talk with you about joint injections and whether they would be effective in alleviating your pain and other symptoms. In many cases, they will be used alongside other treatment options to reduce inflammation and provide relief.

Why Choose Hattiesburg Clinic?

The Hattiesburg Clinic orthopaedics and sports medicine team is committed to providing patients with both nonsurgical and surgical treatment options for joint disorders and other sources of joint-related pain. If you are experiencing joint discomfort that is disrupting daily life, we will work with you to determine the best treatment plan for your specific needs, which may include joint injections.

Contact Our Specialists Today

If you are an existing patient of a Hattiesburg Clinic orthopaedics and sports medicine provider and are experiencing joint pain or discomfort, please request an appointment through your Iris account. If you are a new patient looking to receive treatment at our clinic, please contact one of our locations below.