Corticosteroid injections are given to reduce inflammation to the treated area. Anesthetic can be administered with the corticosteroid injection to reduce pain by blocking nerves and reduce the transient discomfort from the injection.
An injection of local anaesthetic and steroid can be used to provide symptom relief for painful and/ or swollen joints, ligaments or tendons. High frequency ultrasound can be used to guide the needle to the exact location requiring treatment.
Steroid injections, also called corticosteroid injections, are anti-inflammatory medicines used to treat a range of conditions. They can be used to treat problems such as joint pain, arthritis, sciatica and inflammatory bowel disease. Steroid injections are only given by healthcare professionals.
Corticosteroids can come in several forms: pills, liquids, creams, ointments, medicines sprayed into the nose, and injectable medicines.
There are several potential advantages to combining lidocaine and a steroid in a single injection. Diluting the steroid in lidocaine may reduce the pain of injection. It also allows the medication to be distributed to a wider area and may decrease the risk of local skin atrophy.
