Understanding Orthopedic Injections Available to You
Southlake Orthopaedics uses a conservative approach to treat orthopedic pain. Our first treatment methods use non-surgical techniques such as medication, physical therapy, or supportive braces. In some cases, however, pain and inflammation persist despite treatment. For orthopedic pain that resists treatment, an orthopedic injection may provide the relief patients need. Southlake Orthopaedics is a multi-specialty orthopedic team located in Birmingham-Grandview and Hoover, AL, with services available to patients throughout central Alabama. Visit us today for less pain, more living.
Orthopedic injection is a technique used by the board-certified physicians at Southlake Orthopaedics to relieve pain. They administer anesthetics and anti-inflammatory medications, such as cortisone steroids, as close as possible to the point of pain. The anesthetic provides instant relief. As it wears off, the steroid takes effect to reduce immune system activity and inflammation. The results can last for several days or up to several months.
Several types of orthopedic injection are offered at Southlake Orthopaedics:
Epidural steroid injections are used to treat a pinched nerve in the spine. Conditions such as a herniated disc, spinal stenosis, or a pinched nerve can cause spinal nerves to swell or inflame. Injections are placed as close to the affected nerve as possible. The medication helps to relieve pressure and swelling, reducing the patient’s pain. We offer two types of epidural injection:
The facet joints, which are located on either side of the spine, are particularly prone to aggravation. Facet joint inflammation can cause pain and limit mobility, making it difficult to participate in everyday life. Facet joint injections are inserted directly into the joint to relieve pain as effectively as possible. They are often used for osteoarthritis and other degenerative conditions. They can also be used to diagnose the source of a patient’s pain by monitoring a nerve’s response to injection.
This treatment alternative to surgery involves no incision, instead injecting an anesthetic and steroid into the body to alleviate pain and reduce inflammation around the affected area. Southlake Orthopaedics physicians use two types of surgical injections – epidural and facet joint – and perform the procedure using X-ray-guided fluoroscopy. This approach increases accuracy and safety.
At Southlake Orthopaedics, patients with spine conditions and injuries can find lasting relief for their treatment-resistant pain. We are a multi-specialty orthopedic team that provides complete patient care at every level, including diagnosis, treatment, surgery, and rehabilitation. Our team covers a broad range of specialties to ensure all needs are met. Patients visiting for orthopedic injections may meet with board-certified physicians such as:
All treatment plans are personalized, allowing us to address each unique patient’s condition as effectively as possible. When visiting Southlake Orthopaedics, patients know they can trust our quality of care.
Southlake Orthopaedics can also help patients understand the cost of PRP injections. Most insurance companies do not currently cover PRP, so the patient is responsible for the expense of a PRP injection. The costs of a single treatment with PRP may also differ due to the administration (in the clinic or the operating room), use of sedation, and image guidance (ultrasound or X-ray).
Patients throughout central Alabama can find caring and compassionate services at Southlake Orthopaedics. Our multi-specialty team uses advanced technology and procedures, including orthopedic injections and orthobiologics, to provide lasting relief for spine pain, arthritis, injuries, and more. Contact us today to learn how we can help you experience less pain, more living.
