Joint Interventions

1. What Are Joint Interventions?

Description:
Joint interventions are advanced procedures that aim to alleviate pain and inflammation in specific joints.

• Purpose: To manage pain and restore joint function.
• Types of Interventions: Includes injections, nerve blocks, and regenerative therapies.
• Target Areas: Commonly performed on knees, hips, shoulders, and other weight-bearing or high-mobility joints.

2. Benefits of Joint Interventions

Description:
These procedures offer several advantages for patients dealing with joint pain.

• Minimally Invasive: Requires no major surgery and has a quick recovery time.
• Pain Relief: Effectively reduces chronic joint pain and stiffness.
• Improved Mobility: Enables better range of motion and function.
• Alternative to Surgery: Suitable for patients not ready for or unable to undergo joint replacement.
• Customizable Treatment: Tailored to individual pain sources and needs.

3. Conditions Treated with Joint Interventions

Description:
Joint interventions are used to address a wide range of joint-related conditions.

• Arthritis: Both osteoarthritis and rheumatoid arthritis.
• Bursitis: Reduces inflammation of the bursae in the joints.
• Tendinitis: Treats pain and swelling in tendons around joints.
• Joint Injuries: Relieves pain caused by trauma or overuse.
• Post-Surgical Pain: Helps manage residual joint discomfort after surgery.

4. Types of Joint Interventions

Description:
A variety of techniques are employed depending on the condition and severity.

• Corticosteroid Injections: Reduces inflammation and pain in joints.
• Viscosupplementation: Injections of hyaluronic acid to improve joint lubrication.
• Nerve Blocks: Targets specific nerves to interrupt pain signals.
• Regenerative Therapies: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) or stem cell injections for tissue repair and regeneration.
• Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA): Uses heat to deactivate pain-causing nerves.