Joint injections for adults near Trinity and Hudson, FL

Joint injections are office procedures that deliver medication right where pain and inflammation start, inside a joint or in the soft tissue around it. Adults 18 and older can be evaluated for knee, shoulder, hand, hip area, foot, and trigger point injections by our internal medicine team. Your provider examines the area, reviews your history and any imaging, and explains whether an injection is likely to help before anything is done. Availability can vary by procedure, provider and scheduling. Contact the office to confirm the appropriate location for your appointment.

Injections our practice offers

Knee injections

• Knee corticosteroid (cortisone) injection for flares of knee osteoarthritis and inflammation
• Knee viscosupplementation, a series of hyaluronic acid injections that some people with knee osteoarthritis use when other treatments have not helped enough
• Knee aspiration to remove extra fluid from a swollen knee, which can relieve pressure and let the fluid be tested

Shoulder injections

• Glenohumeral (shoulder joint) injection for shoulder arthritis and some cases of frozen shoulder
• Subacromial bursa injection for bursitis and rotator cuff irritation that hurts when you lift your arm
• Acromioclavicular (AC) joint injection for pain on the top of the shoulder

Elbow, wrist, and hand injections

• Elbow joint injection and olecranon bursa aspiration for a swollen bump at the tip of the elbow
• Wrist joint injection and first carpometacarpal (thumb base) injection for arthritis that makes gripping and pinching hard
• Finger joint injection for painful arthritis in a finger
• Trigger finger injection for a finger that catches, locks, or snaps when you bend it
• Tendon sheath injection for inflamed tendons, such as at the base of the thumb
• Carpal tunnel corticosteroid injection for numbness and tingling in the hand from a pinched nerve at the wrist
• Ganglion cyst aspiration to drain a fluid filled lump on the wrist or hand

Hip, ankle, and foot injections

• Greater trochanteric bursa injection for pain on the outside of the hip that is worse when lying on that side
• Ankle joint injection for ankle arthritis
• Plantar fascia injection for heel pain that has not improved with stretching, footwear, and other care

Trigger point injections

Trigger points are tight, tender knots in a muscle that can cause local pain and pain that spreads to nearby areas, often in the neck, upper back, and shoulders. A trigger point injection places a small amount of numbing medicine, sometimes with a corticosteroid, directly into the knot to help the muscle relax. Many people combine these injections with stretching, posture changes, and physical therapy.

Joint and bursa aspiration

Aspiration (arthrocentesis) uses a needle to draw fluid out of a swollen joint or bursa. Removing fluid can ease pressure and pain, and testing the fluid can help show whether swelling is from arthritis, gout, or infection. In selected cases, a provider may also drain a collection of blood under the skin (a hematoma). An injection may be given during the same visit when it is appropriate.

What to expect at your visit

Before the injection. Your provider examines the joint or muscle and may order X rays or other imaging. Tell the team about blood thinners, diabetes, allergies, and any recent infection. If you have diabetes, bring your recent glucose readings.

During the injection. The skin is cleaned with an antiseptic. A thin needle places the medication in the right spot, and many injections include a numbing medicine. Most people feel brief pressure or a pinch. The visit is usually short.

After the injection. Rest the area for a day or two as instructed, then return to normal activity. Some people feel relief within days, and corticosteroid relief often builds over one to two weeks. A short flare of soreness can happen. People with diabetes should check blood sugar more often for a few days.

When a specialist or imaging guidance is better

Some injections are best done with ultrasound or X ray guidance, and some joints are better treated by orthopedics, sports medicine, rheumatology, or pain management. Your provider will refer you when a joint has not responded to injections, when surgery may be the better option, or when an injection needs imaging guidance that is not part of a routine office visit.

Care from your primary care team

Joint pain rarely happens in isolation. Weight, blood sugar, bone health, and medications all affect your joints, and our team can connect injection care with medical weight management, diabetes care, bone health, and your overall primary care. Care is overseen by our internal medicine team, led by Dr. John Hanna, MD, who is board certified by the American Board of Internal Medicine. Our team serves adults at the Trinity and Hudson offices.

New patients age 18 and older are welcome. Appointment availability is determined by the office. Joint injections are one of our office procedures and in office services.

Insurance and coverage

Coverage depends on your plan. Contact the office to verify participation. Some plans have their own rules for viscosupplementation, so ask about it when you call.

Seek urgent care for a hot, red, swollen joint with fever, severe pain after an injury, inability to bear weight, or sudden weakness or numbness. These can be signs of infection, a fracture, or another problem that needs prompt care.

Frequently asked questions

This content is provided for general educational information and is not a substitute for personalized medical advice, diagnosis, or treatment. Medical needs and treatment options vary from person to person. If you have questions about your health or whether a service may be appropriate for you, contact Internal Medicine MD to speak with a member of the care team or schedule an appointment with a qualified medical provider. If you are experiencing a medical emergency, call 911 or seek emergency medical care.