Joint Injections

Joint Injections

• Hydrocortisone injections for joint pain work by releasing the medicine slowly into the joint. This reduces pain and swelling.
• After an injection, your joint may feel better for several months –sometimes as long as a year.
• Some people get increased pain and swelling in their joint immediately after having the injection. This pain tends to go away after a few days.
• Depending on which joint is being treated, you may be able to have injections in the same place up to 4 times a year.
• Hydrocortisone injections can affect your immune system, so you’re more likely to get infections. Tell your doctor if you come into contact with chickenpox, shingles or measles as these infections could make you very ill.
• If you have been having long-term hydrocortisone injections for a long time, you may need to carry a steroid emergency card. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you do not have one.

Arrangements are made on an individual basis and you need to book a single FACE TO FACE appointment with the Doctor to discuss your problem first.

BEFORE THE APPOINTMENT WITH DR PERKS OR DR BEANLAND PLEASE READ THE INFORMATION LEAFLETS BELOW AND SIGN THE CONSENT FORM BELOW (YOU CAN ALSO ASK FOR A PAPERCOPY FROM RECEPTION)

Please read the information leaflet below regarding Joint injections

Patient-Information-Leaflet Joint Injection

Please sign the consent form below for a joint injection

PRINTABLE VERSION OF CONSENT

Information and Consent for Joint Injections