Joint and musculoskeletal injections help relieve pain and inflammation in your shoulders, knees, hips, and other joints. Dr. Dipan Patel, our board-certified interventional pain physician, uses these minimally invasive treatments to target arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis, and sports injuries, restore mobility, and allow you to return to daily activities without pain.
Relieve Pain and Improve Mobility
Joint and musculoskeletal injections are targeted treatments that can reduce pain and inflammation in specific areas of your body. By delivering medication into a joint, tendon, ligament, or surrounding soft tissue, these injections provide relief where it is needed most. They are commonly used for arthritis, bursitis, tendonitis, and sports-related injuries. In addition to reducing discomfort, injections can improve range of motion, allowing you to move more comfortably and regain an active lifestyle without relying solely on oral medications.
Benefits of Joint & Musculoskeletal Injections:
- Provide targeted relief directly at the source of pain
- Reduce inflammation in joints, tendons, and surrounding tissues
- Improve mobility and function, making daily activities easier
- Quick, minimally invasive treatment with little downtime
- Can delay or reduce the need for surgical intervention
- Regenerative injections may promote natural tissue repair
What Do Joint & Musculoskeletal Injections Treat?
Joint and musculoskeletal injections are used to manage conditions that affect your joints, tendons, and soft tissues, including chronic joint pain, sports injuries, or degenerative conditions such as arthritis. These treatments deliver anti-inflammatory or regenerative medication directly to the source of pain, helping to calm irritated structures and promote healing.
These injections can help relieve several symptoms, including:
- Persistent pain in the shoulders, knees, hips, or elbows
- Swelling, stiffness, or inflammation around a joint
- Limited mobility that affects daily activities
- Pain from arthritis, bursitis, or tendonitis
- Discomfort caused by sports or overuse injuries
How Do I Know Which Injection Is Right for Me?
The choice of injection depends on your diagnosis, medical history, and treatment goals. For example, corticosteroids are often used to treat acute inflammation, while hyaluronic acid is more suitable for arthritis. Regenerative treatments like stem cells may be recommended for patients seeking a biologic option to aid natural healing. Dr. Patel will review your imaging results, medical history, and symptoms to determine the best option for your needs.
Types of Joint & Musculoskeletal Injections
Corticosteroid Injections
Corticosteroid injections are commonly used to reduce inflammation within a joint or around surrounding soft tissues. When delivered precisely under imaging guidance, these medications calm irritated tissues, reduce swelling, and relieve pain. You may notice improvement within a few days, and results can last for weeks to months, depending on your condition.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections
Hyaluronic acid injections, often referred to as “gel shots,” are performed to restore lubrication within a joint. By improving cushioning and shock absorption in areas such as the knee, these injections can help reduce stiffness and pain associated with osteoarthritis. They work by supplementing the joint’s natural fluid, which may have thinned over time.
Stem Cell Injections
Stem cell injections use the body’s own healing cells to repair damaged tissues. Typically derived from bone marrow or fat, stem cells are injected into the affected joint or tendon to promote regeneration and reduce inflammation. Over time, this may enhance natural repair, offering a non-surgical solution for chronic joint or musculoskeletal conditions.
Carpal Tunnel Injections
Carpal tunnel injections are a minimally invasive option for people experiencing wrist pain, numbness, or tingling due to compression of the median nerve. A small amount of medication is placed near the nerve inside the carpal tunnel, which helps reduce inflammation and relieve pressure on the nerve. This can provide significant relief and help you avoid or delay surgery.
Joint Injections for the Shoulder, Knee, and Hip
Targeted joint injections for large weight-bearing or frequently used joints provide direct relief where pain is most limiting. Whether it’s shoulder pain from rotator cuff issues, knee pain from arthritis, or hip pain from degeneration, these injections deliver anti-inflammatory or regenerative agents directly into the joint space to improve movement and function.
Why Choose Dr. Patel for Joint & Musculoskeletal Injections?
Dr. Dipan Patel is a board-certified interventional pain physician specializing in non-surgical treatments for joint and musculoskeletal conditions. With advanced fellowship training at NYU Langone, he offers precise, minimally invasive treatments to relieve pain and restore mobility. Whether you are struggling with arthritis, tendonitis, or sports-related injuries, Dr. Patel provides personalized care to help you return to daily activities. Schedule your consultation today to explore joint and musculoskeletal injection options in Morris County, NJ.
