Steroid Injection for Knee Pain

This procedure is used to treat pain in the knees, typically from arthritis. This order includes a single knee injection using steroid. There are other options for treating knee pain, including injection of Synvisc (Hyaluronic acid), or platelet rich plasma (PRP). Non-medication treatments include radiofrequency ablation (RFA) of the sensory nerves around the knee. These, and other treatments are offered at Paradigm Health.

What is included:

• This order includes a single knee injection for pain using local anesthetic and steroid.
• A pre-screening visit with the physician.
• We may use ultrasound or fluoroscopy x-ray to ensure the accuracy of needle placement

Pre-procedure requirements:

• Must be able to hold blood thinner medications for 5-7 days before the procedure.
• Must not have an active infection, or being treated for an infection (on antibiotics).
• Must bring a driver.
• We will confirm blood glucose levels are appropriate in individuals with diabetes (must be <200 g/dl or the procedure will be rescheduled).