Injections

Orthopedic injections can reduce pain, control inflammation, and improve movement for patients with certain musculoskeletal conditions. Orthopedic specialists use targeted injections to treat problems affecting the spine, joints, tendons, and soft tissues. If needed, your specialist will recommend an injection based on your condition, symptoms, and treatment goals.

Conditions

Your orthopedic specialist may recommend an injection as part of a treatment plan for conditions such as:

Joint Conditions

• Arthritis
• Hip pain
• Knee pain
• Shoulder pain
• Joint inflammation

Spine Conditions

• Back pain
• Neck pain
• Facet joint pain
• Radiating pain from certain spinal conditions

Tendon and Soft Tissue Conditions

• Tendon injuries
• Tendon inflammation
• Bursitis
• Soft tissue inflammation

Hand Conditions

• Dupuytren’s contracture
• Certain tendon-related hand conditions
• Hand and wrist conditions

Injection Treatments

Our orthopedic specialists offer several injection treatments based on the source and location of your pain.

Spine Injections

• Epidural steroid injections: Deliver corticosteroid medication around irritated spinal nerves to help reduce inflammation and relieve certain types of back, neck, and radiating pain.
• Facet joint steroid injections: Deliver medication into or around the facet joints to help diagnose and manage pain associated with these spinal joints.

Joint & Soft Tissue Injections

• Steroid injections: Use corticosteroid medication to help reduce inflammation and pain in affected joints and soft tissues.
• Cortisone injections: Provide targeted anti-inflammatory treatment for certain painful joints and musculoskeletal conditions.

Hand Injections

• Xiaflex injections: Treat Dupuytren’s contracture by using an injectable medication to break down the collagen cord that limits finger movement.

Nonsurgical Treatment Options

Injections can form one part of a broader orthopedic treatment plan. Your specialist may recommend additional approaches based on your condition and response to treatment.

• Physical Therapy: Improve strength, flexibility, mobility, and function.
• Orthopedic Procedures: Explore surgical and nonsurgical procedures for different areas of the body.
• Spine Procedures: Explore treatment options for back and neck conditions.
• Orthopedic Care: Learn more about comprehensive treatment for musculoskeletal conditions.

FAQs

1. What do orthopedic injections treat?

Orthopedic injections can help manage pain and inflammation associated with certain joint, spine, tendon, and soft tissue conditions. Your specialist will determine whether an injection fits your diagnosis and treatment goals.

2. What types of injections do orthopedic specialists offer?

Our specialists offer epidural steroid injections, facet joint steroid injections, steroid injections, cortisone injections, and Xiaflex injections.

3. What conditions can steroid injections help treat?

Steroid injections can help reduce inflammation and pain associated with certain forms of arthritis, tendon inflammation, bursitis, and other musculoskeletal conditions.

4. Will an injection replace surgery?

An injection may provide a nonsurgical treatment option for certain conditions, but results vary by patient and diagnosis. Your orthopedic specialist can discuss whether an injection, physical therapy, surgery, or another treatment offers the best approach for your condition.

5. How do I know whether an injection could help?

An orthopedic specialist can evaluate your symptoms, medical history, physical examination, and any relevant imaging to determine whether an injection could benefit you.

Find Orthopedic Care Near You

Our orthopedic team provides orthopedic care at locations throughout the DFW Metroplex. Find a Dallas location or Find a Fort Worth location and take the next step toward better movement and less pain.

If you would like to speak to an Orthopedic Specialist in the DFW Metroplex, give us a call at 817-697-4038 or contact us online. Telemedicine appointments are also available.