Sports Medicine Procedures

PERIPHERAL JOINT INJECTIONS

For the treatment of joint pain and inflammation in peripheral joints such as the shoulder or knee, by using sonogram and providing targeted pain relief directly into the affected joint. Most commonly used to treat osteoarthritis or rotator cuff injuries.

TENDON INJECTIONS

For the treatment of tendon inflammation, by using sonogram and providing targeted pain relief directly into the affected tendon. Most commonly used to treat tennis elbow or Achilles tendonitis.

TRIGGER POINT INJECTIONS

For the treatment of muscle knots and spasms, by using sonogram and providing pain relief by injecting a local anesthetic and steroid medication directly into the affected muscle. Most commonly used to treat tension headaches or Plantar fasciitis.

TENDON SHEATH INJECTIONS

For the treatment of tendon inflammation in the sheath that surrounds the tendon, by using sonogram and providing targeted pain relief directly into the affected area. Most commonly used to treat “trigger finger” or Ganglion cysts.

PERIPHERAL NERVE BLOCKS

For the treatment of nerve pain by injecting a local anesthetic and steroid medication around the affected nerve, by using sonogram and providing targeted pain relief. Most commonly used for the treatment of carpal tunnel syndrome, cubital tunnel syndrome, and shoulder pain from the suprascapular nerve.