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Fluoroscopic Guided Steroid Injection for Knee Pain

This non-operative, outpatient procedure is designed to provide relief for patients with arthritis of the knee. The technique allows the physician to inject an inflammation-reducing steroid with maximum accuracy.

Treatment Quick Facts

What is this treatment for?

Designed to provide relief for patients with arthritis of the knee.

How is this treatment administered?

To make sure the medicine injection gets to the space inside the joint, your provider uses an injection of dye. When the dye reaches the target area, a new syringe is used to inject the medication into the joint.

How long is this treatment?

The procedure typically takes about 15-30 minutes and may be repeated if necessary.
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About Fluoroscopic Guided Steroid Injection for Knee Pain

Overview

This non-operative, outpatient procedure is designed to provide relief for patients with arthritis of the knee. The technique allows the physician to inject an inflammation-reducing steroid with maximum accuracy.

Is it right for me?

If you are experiencing knee pain caused from arthritis, you may be a good candidate for a fluoroscopic guided steroid injection for knee pain.

What is the procedure like?

The physician swabs the knee, injects a numbing medication and positions a special X-ray device called a fluoroscope. To make sure the medicine injection gets to the space inside the joint, the physician first uses an injection of dye. The dye shows up on the fluoroscope image. If the dye pools in the soft tissue at the front of the knee, the physician adjusts the needle placement. When the dye reaches the target area - the space inside the joint - the physician is ready to inject the medication. The rear of the syringe is removed from the needle and a syringe filled with a local anesthetic and steroid is attached. The physician injects the medication into the joint.

What happens after the procedure?

The local anesthetic and steroid solution in the knee joint will reduce inflammation and pain. The injection can be repeated if necessary.


Is this treatment right for you?

Schedule an appointment to discuss this treatment with your provider.

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