Joint and Bursa Injections in Dallas, TX
At Lomibao Rheumatology, we perform joint and bursa injections to treat conditions such as arthritis and bursitis, particularly when home remedies and other treatments have been less effective. Serving the community of Rowlett, TX, we’re committed to improving your quality of life and mobility.
What Are Joint and Bursa Injections
Joint and bursa injections are procedures that we perform right here in our Rowlett, TX clinic. Depending on the joint or bursa that needs treatment, you may be seated upright or lying down. The treatment area is cleaned and a local anesthetic is applied before the injection is administered. The injection contains a mix of local anesthetic and anti-inflammatory steroid, targeting the joint or bursa directly. Once the procedure is over, you can return home.
What Types of Joint Pain Can Be Treated?
Shoulder Pain
Subacromial bursitis is a common cause of shoulder pain. The bursa sac is a cushion between bones, tendons, and ligaments. An injury can cause the bursa to swell causing bursitis, which can then cause shoulder pain and decreased range of motion. Home remedies that can be tried are applying ice, elastic bandage for support, and stretching exercises. If those don’t work, then a shoulder bursitis injection treatment can be offered.
Knee Pain
Pes anserine bursitis is a common cause of knee pain. The bursa sac is a cushion between bones, tendons, and ligaments. An injury can cause the bursa to swell causing bursitis, which can then cause knee pain and decreased range of motion. Home remedies that can be tried are applying ice, elastic bandage for support, and stretching exercises. If those don’t work, then a pes anserine bursitis injection treatment can be offered.
Elbow Pain
Lateral and medial epicondylitis are common causes of elbow pain. Epicondylitis is caused by injury and swelling of the tendons that attach to the side of the elbow, which can then cause elbow pain and decreased range of motion. Home remedies that can be tried are applying ice, elastic bandage for support, and stretching exercises. If those don’t work, then an epicondylitis injection treatment can be offered.
Hip Pain
Trochanteric bursitis is a common cause of hip pain. The bursa sac is a cushion between bones, tendons, and ligaments. An injury can cause the bursa to swell causing bursitis, which can then cause hip pain and decreased range of motion. Home remedies that can be tried are applying ice, elastic bandage for support, and stretching exercises. If those don’t work, then a hip bursitis injection treatment can be offered.
Neck Pain
Trigger points are a common cause of neck and upper shoulder pain. Trigger points are shortened, hard, tight bands of muscle tissue that get stuck in their contracted position. When muscle tissue remains shortened and contracted all the time, it can cause neck pain and decreased range of motion. Home remedies that can be tried are applying moist heat, massage, and stretching exercises. If those don’t work, then a trigger point injection treatment can be offered.
Benefits of Joint and Bursa Injections
When performed by a qualified clinician, joint and bursa injections are safe and can provide pain relief to people who have been experiencing pain associated with arthritis and bursitis and have not found relief using home remedies. By placing anesthetic and anti-inflammatory steroid directly into or adjacent to the joint or bursa, these injections can also provide improvement in range of motion and overall joint and bursa functionality, depending on which area is affected.