Ultrasound-guided injections are a noninvasive approach to treating joint pain and inflammation. Physicians use injections to reduce inflammation and swelling from an injured knee, shoulder, or hip joint.

The ultrasound produces real-time, clear images of your body to assist your physician with injecting the medication. When other conservative methods fail to provide adequate relief, your physician may recommend ultrasound-guided injections to manage the pain.

Your doctor may suggest injections if you have an injury or condition, such as:

  • Arthritis
  • Postoperative pain
  • Inflammation of the joints
  • Chronic joint pain

While ultrasound-guided injections provide pain relief, they come with other benefits, including improved accuracy and less risk. At Tahoe Forest Orthopedics & Sports Medicine, we offer our patients:

  • Intra-articular corticosteroid injections for chronic hip, shoulder, ankle, knee, and hand pain
  • Viscosupplementation for knee osteoarthritis
  • Diagnostic evaluations and ultrasound-guided injections for acute and chronic tendon injuries
  • Ultrasound-guided aspiration and injection of ganglion cysts
  • Ultrasound-guided injections for rotator cuff and biceps tendon injuries

Our orthopedic experts are committed to providing comprehensive bone, joint, and muscle care to help our patients experience improved strength and range of motion. Our doctors and staff make every effort to implement advanced and state-of-the-art methods to help our patients receive the exceptional care they deserve.

To learn more or to consult with one of our experts about ultrasound-guided injections, please call (530) 582-7488 for Truckee, (775) 831-6200 for Incline Village, or make an appointment request.