As the name suggests, ultrasound-guided injections are pain-relieving injections that are administered with the help of ultrasound guidance. By using an ultrasound, medical professionals are able to be more specific with their treatments. Typically, ultrasound guidance is used with cortisone injections, a type of steroid that naturally occurs in the body and acts as a highly concentrated anti-inflammatory.
Ultrasound-guided injections allow patients suffering from acute and chronic conditions to get the specific, targeted paint relief that they need. Another benefit with ultrasound-guided injections is that the ultrasound can identify any pathological changes within the soft tissue structure. The result is a procedure that is more accurate than other types of injections while minimizing the risk of injuring any adjacent nerves and blood vessels.
Ultrasound-guided injections are used to treat a number of conditions that cause lasting, chronic pain. This includes the following:
With these highly-accurate injections, individuals suffering from conditions like this can find the pain relief they have been looking for.
If you think you might be a candidate for ultrasound-guided injections, then please schedule a consultation with one of our pain management doctors. To schedule an appointment, please call Carrollton our clinic at (972) 316-7270 or our Denton clinic at (940) 222-8943.