Joint infiltrations: benefits and procedure | Elytis Hospital

Joint pain can significantly affect quality of life, limiting mobility and causing discomfort. At Elytis Hospitalwe offer a range of treatments for orthopaedic conditions, including joint infiltrations. These are an effective and minimally invasive solution to reduce pain and inflammation, restoring your mobility and comfort.

What are joint infiltrates?

Joint infiltrations are minimally invasive medical procedures that inject a drug directly into the affected joint. At Elytis Hospital, our experienced orthopaedic physicians use this technique to treat a variety of conditions such as:

• Arthrosis: a degenerative condition that causes damage to joint cartilage.
• Arthritis: inflammation of the joints, which can be caused by various factors, including infections or autoimmune diseases.
• Tendinitis: inflammation of tendons.
• Bursitis: inflammation of the bursae, small sacs of fluid that protect the joints.
• Sports injuries: sprains, sprains or torn ligaments.

When are joint infiltrations recommended at Elytis Hospital?

Joint infiltrations are recommended when conservative treatments, such as oral medications, physiotherapy or physiotherapy, have not produced the desired results. The orthopaedic doctor at Elytis Hospital will assess your condition and decide if infiltration is a suitable option for you.

Factors that may influence your doctor's decision:

• Type of condition: Infiltrations are effective for a wide range of conditions, but are not suitable for all.
• Severity of pain and inflammation: Infiltrations can provide significant relief of symptoms.
• General health: It is important to consider any other medical conditions you have.
• Patient expectations: your doctor will discuss your treatment goals and expectations with you.

How do joint infiltrates work?

The medicinal substances used in joint infiltrations work by:

• Reducing inflammation: Corticosteroids are often used to reduce inflammation and pain.
• Joint lubrication: hyaluronic acid is a natural substance that helps lubricate the joint and protect the cartilage.
• Stimulating cartilage regeneration: Platelet-rich plasma (PRP) contains growth factors that can help tissue repair.

The Elytis Hospitalour doctors use a variety of substances, depending on the individual needs of each patient.

What are the benefits of joint infiltration?

Joint infiltrations offer a number of important benefits:

• Pain relief: Infiltrations can provide significant pain relief, allowing you to resume your daily activities.
• Improve mobility: By reducing pain and inflammation, infiltrations can help you move more easily and regain flexibility.
• Avoiding surgery: In some cases, infiltrations can help delay or even avoid surgery.
• Fast recovery: the procedure is minimally invasive with a short recovery time.
• Long-lasting effects: Depending on the substance used and the condition being treated, the effects of infiltrations can last from several weeks to several months.

Types of joint infiltrations at Elytis Hospital:

• Corticosteroid infiltrations: reduce inflammation and pain, and are particularly effective for arthritis and tendonitis.
• Hyaluronic acid infiltrations: Lubricates the joint and protects the cartilage, especially recommended for arthrosis.
• Platelet Rich Plasma (PRP) Infiltrations: stimulates the regeneration of cartilage and other tissues and is used for sports injuries and arthrosis.

Joint infiltration procedure at Elytis Hospital:

The joint infiltration procedure is quick and safe.

1. Disinfection: the joint area is carefully disinfected.
2. Local anesthesia: Local anesthesia may be applied to reduce discomfort.
3. Imaging guidance: In some cases, ultrasound or radiologic guidance is used to ensure maximum injection accuracy.
4. The doctor injects the drug into the joint.
5. Dressing: Apply a sterile dressing to the injection site.

Recovery after joint infiltrations:

After the procedure, you may feel slight pain or discomfort at the injection site. These symptoms are usually mild and disappear within a few days. Your doctor may recommend that you avoid strenuous physical activity for 24-48 hours after the procedure.

Risks and complications:

Joint infiltrations are safe procedures, but, like any medical intervention, they carry certain risks. Complications are rare and can include:

• Infection: The risk of infection is minimal, but can be reduced by strict adherence to asepsis and antisepsis.
• Bleeding: Small bruising may occur at the injection site.
• Allergic reactions: It is important to inform your doctor about any allergies you have.
• Pain: You may feel slight pain at the injection site.

Why choose Elytis Hospital for joint infiltrations?

• Expert and professional: Our orthopaedic doctors have extensive experience in performing joint infiltrations.
• Advanced technology: We utilize modern equipment and image guidance techniques to ensure maximum injection accuracy.
• Personalized approach: treatment is tailored to the individual needs of each patient.
• Safety and comfort: We ensure that the procedure is carried out in conditions of maximum safety and comfort for the patient.
• Post-procedure care: we give you advice and recommendations for a quick and full recovery.

The Elytis Hospital, joint infiltrations are an effective and safe solution to treat a variety of orthopedic conditions. Our experienced orthopedic physicians use the latest techniques and medications to give you the best results.

If you suffer from joint pain, do not hesitate to contact us to schedule a consultation.

Together we will find the best solution to restore your mobility and comfort!

Latest medical review:

27.01.2025, Dr. Dan Viorel Cionca – Medic Primar Ortopedie şi Traumatologie