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Cortisone | PRP | Hyaluronic Acid

Cortisone Injections

Cortisone, (also known as corticosteroids or steroids) is an anti-inflammatory medicine used to treat pain in various parts of the body where inflammation is felt to be the cause of pain. They are commonly used to treat inflammatory pain, including osteoarthritis and bursitis, when pain is not fully relieved by other treatments.

Purpose of Treatment
  • Reduce joint pain and inflammation
  • Improve joint mobility
  • Provide short to medium-term relief – often lasting several weeks to a few months
How is it Administered?
  • The Cortisone is injected directly into the affected joint by a trained healthcare professional
  • The procedure usually takes only a few minutes and is done in a clinic setting
  • Local anaesthetic may be used to minimise discomfort

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injections

What is PRP?

PRP injections are a form of injection utilising a patient’s own blood plasma, highly concentrated with platelets and growth factors, delivered directly to an injury site to promote healing.

Platelets are a essential component of blood, which helps to form a clot to stop bleeding when tissue is damaged, while growth factors can stimulate cellular repair, increase anti-inflammatory processes and help grow blood vessels in damaged tissue.

Purpose of Treatment

  • Reduce joint pain and inflammation
  • Improve mobility and function
  • Support natural healing processes in the joint

How is it Administered?

Your health professional will first draw blood from a vein in arm. The blood is then spun in a centrifuge machine for about 10 to 15 minutes to separate the platelets from the remaining blood components

The injured part of your body is then anesthetised with a local anaesthetic. The platelet-rich portion of your blood is then administered into the affected area. In some cases, your trained health professional may use ultrasound guidance for proper needle placement.

Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Osteoarthritis

What is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic acid (HA) is a substance that exists naturally in joint fluid and helps lubricate and cushion your joints. In osteoarthritis, the amount and quality of HA in the joint decreases. This results in a lower viscosity (thickness) of joint fluid, thereby decreasing the shock absorbing ability of the fluid which can lead to pain, stiffness and reduced mobility.

Purpose of Treatment

HA injections are used to relieve pain and improve movement in affected joints. It is commonly used to treat osteoarthritis of the knee but can be used to treat osteoarthritis of the hip and shoulder. The treatment is usually considered when other options such as physiotherapy, weight management or pain medications have not provided sufficient relief.

How is it Administered?

  • The injection is administered directly into the affected joint by a trained healthcare professional
  • The procedure usually takes a few minutes and is often done in a clinic setting
  • Injections may be given once a week for 3 weeks or a single injection depending on the product your doctor recommends
  • Local anaesthetic may be used to minimise discomfort

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