How do you administer a knee injection?

How a Knee Injection Is Done

Determine if an injection is appropriate.
Obtain the proper medication.
Sterilize the skin.
Numb the skin (optional).
Insert the needle into the knee joint.
Remove excess fluid from the knee.
Inject the medication.
Place pressure on the injection site and bend the knee.

What are the different types of knee injections?

There are many different options or types of knee injections which include:

Steroids (corticosteroids or cortisone)
Viscosupplementation (knee gel shots)
Prolotherapy.
Ozone.
Platelet-rich plasma (PRP)
Stem cell injections (BMC or BMAC)
Amniotic or umbilical cord tissue.
Microfragmented fat (lipogems)

What is an injection into the knee called?

Another treatment option is a procedure called viscosupplementation. If you have tried all other nonsurgical treatment methods and your pain continues to limit your activities, viscosupplementation may be an option. In this procedure, a gel-like fluid called hyaluronic acid is injected into the knee joint.

How do they inject cortisone into the knee?

First, your doctor will give you a shot of anesthetic to numb your knee. Next, your doctor may use a needle to draw out any extra fluid that’s in your knee. After that, you’ll get the pain-relieving injection, usually just below your kneecap.

How long does it take for knee injections to work?

Hyaluronate knee injections can help you feel better, but they can’t change the underlying cause of your osteoarthritis. For those who do find relief from hyaluronate knee injections, results appear between 4-12 weeks after the first injection.

What size needle is used for knee injection?

A 22-gauge needle is ideal for knee injections with a 5-mL syringe, but any needle size from 22 to 25 gauge may be used. For injections, needle gauge should be based on medication viscosity.

Can you walk after a cortisone injection in the knee?

The injection consists of two medications: Cortisone (a steroid) and Marcaine (a numbing agent). It is recommended that you refrain from any high level activities using your knee for approximately 48 hours. Routine activities including walking are permitted.

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