Ultrasound Guided Injections

Grayscale image of a person's right knee from the front with a warm orange glow centered at the knee joint indicating localized joint inflammation treated with ultrasound guided injection

About this procedure

Procedure Time: 20–60 Minutes (varies by injection)

Driver Required: Varies

Total Visit Time: 30-90 Minutes

At The Pain Center of Jonesboro, every peripheral injection — joints, tendons, nerves, soft tissue — is performed under real-time ultrasound guidance. That is not standard practice everywhere, but it is how we do it.

Here is why it matters: many of the structures we treat sit beneath layers of muscle, fat, and connective tissue. Working from surface landmarks alone leaves room for error. Ultrasound removes most of that uncertainty. We watch the needle move in real time, confirm placement inside the target structure before anything is injected, and keep a clear eye on the vessels and nerves running nearby. That means more accurate placement, less unnecessary soreness, and better results.

Every procedure below is done right here in our office — no hospital, no operating room, no overnight stay. If you have pain, there is a good chance we have a solution that can be delivered precisely, safely, and often on the same day you walk through our door.

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Benefits

Real-time ultrasound guidance on every injection — no guessing, no blind technique

Precise needle placement confirmed before any medication is delivered

Reduces risk of injecting into unintended structures like nerves or blood vessels

Available for a wide range of joints, soft tissue conditions, and peripheral nerves

All procedures performed in-office — no hospital or operating room required

Both diagnostic and therapeutic — many injections identify the source of pain while treating it

What to Expect

Prep & Positioning

You'll be brought into the procedure room and positioned based on which area is being treated. The team will explain what's happening before anything begins. Most of these procedures are straightforward and take less than an hour from start to finish.

cLEANSE & nUMBING

The skin over the injection site is cleaned with a sterile solution and a local anesthetic is used to numb the area first. You'll feel a brief sting from the numbing shot — that's typically the most uncomfortable part of the entire visit.

ultrasound guidance

Dr. Savu uses a handheld ultrasound probe on the skin surface to locate the target structure in real time — the joint space, tendon sheath, or nerve — before the needle is ever placed. You'll be able to see the screen if you'd like. Nothing is injected until placement is confirmed.

Injection

Once the needle is confirmed to be in exactly the right location, the medication is delivered. Most patients feel mild pressure during this step. The injection itself takes only a minute or two.

Recovery & Discharge

You'll rest briefly before being discharged. Most patients drive themselves home and return to normal activity the same day or the next day, depending on which area was treated. The team will give you specific instructions before you leave.

This procedure may be right for you if you have:

Joint pain in the knee, hip, ankle, shoulder, elbow, wrist, hand, or foot that hasn't improved enough with medication, rest, or physical therapy

A soft tissue condition like plantar fasciitis or Achilles tendinopathy that hasn't responded to conservative care

Peripheral nerve pain — burning, tingling, numbness, or shooting pain — in the arm, leg, hand, or foot

Pain that has been hard to diagnose and may benefit from a targeted injection that is both a test and a treatment

Chronic pain from arthritis, inflammatory conditions, or post-injury changes in any joint in the body

Conditions: Osteoarthritis · Inflammatory Arthritis · Post-Surgical Pain · Synovitis

The knee is one of the most common joints we treat — especially in patients with arthritis, swelling, or pain that hasn't improved enough with medication or physical therapy. An intra-articular knee injection places medication directly into the joint space, where it can calm inflammation and help you move more comfortably.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic — for inflammatory flares, significant swelling, or acute pain Hyaluronic acid — for osteoarthritis when steroids aren't the right fit and restoring the joint's natural lubrication is the goal

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound confirms precise needle placement inside the joint space before anything is injected. In knees with significant swelling, we can also drain the fluid buildup under ultrasound guidance during the same visit.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes. Avoid strenuous activity for 48 hours after treatment. Most patients notice meaningful improvement within a few days to two weeks.
Conditions: Osteoarthritis · Labral Pathology · Inflammatory Arthritis · Avascular Necrosis

Hip arthritis rarely announces itself cleanly. It disguises itself as groin pain, inner thigh aching, or a deep stiffness that limits your stride and makes getting in and out of a car feel like a project. When the joint itself is the source, an intra-articular hip injection places medication directly into the hip joint capsule, where it can calm inflammation and reduce pain.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic — for inflammatory arthritis, labral pain, or significant synovitis Hyaluronic acid — for osteoarthritis when longer-duration joint lubrication is the goal

Why ultrasound: The hip joint sits deep beneath multiple layers of muscle and soft tissue. Surface landmarks alone can't reliably identify the joint space. Ultrasound lets us see the femoral head and neck in real time and guide the needle directly into the joint — improving accuracy and reducing discomfort compared to working without imaging.

What to expect: Appointments take 30–45 minutes from check-in to discharge. Most patients can return to light activity the same day.
Conditions: Sacroiliac Joint Syndrome · SI Joint Arthritis · Lower Back and Leg Pain · Post-Pregnancy Pelvic Pain

The sacroiliac joints sit where your spine meets your pelvis — one on each side. They don't move much, but they carry a lot of load. When they become inflamed or start moving abnormally — from injury, arthritis, pregnancy, or changes in posture — they can cause significant lower back pain that often spreads into the buttock or upper leg. SI joint pain is frequently mistaken for disc or nerve pain, which means patients sometimes spend a long time pursuing the wrong treatment.

An SI joint injection does two things at once: it delivers numbing medicine into the joint to confirm whether the SI joint is actually the source of your pain, and it delivers anti-inflammatory steroid to reduce the inflammation that's causing it. If the injection takes your pain away, even temporarily, that tells us the SI joint is the problem. Relief from the steroid can last weeks to months.

What we inject: Local anesthetic for diagnosis, combined with corticosteroid for treatment

Why ultrasound: The SI joint is a deep, irregular joint that can be difficult to access without imaging. Ultrasound guidance allows us to confirm needle placement in the joint space before injecting and avoid the surrounding structures.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes. Most patients can return to light normal activity the same day. Some soreness at the injection site is normal for a day or two. Meaningful relief typically develops within a few days as the steroid takes effect.
Conditions: Ankle Osteoarthritis · Post-Traumatic Ankle Arthritis · Inflammatory Arthritis

Ankle pain from arthritis — whether it crept up gradually or started after an old injury that never fully healed — affects your whole way of moving. When the cartilage in the tibiotalar joint breaks down or becomes inflamed, walking, climbing stairs, or standing for any stretch of time becomes genuinely difficult. A targeted injection places medication directly into the ankle joint, where it can reduce inflammation and make daily movement more tolerable.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic — for inflammatory arthritis, significant swelling, or acute pain Hyaluronic acid — for osteoarthritis, particularly post-traumatic ankle OA

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound allows us to access the tibiotalar joint from the front and confirm needle placement before injecting. This matters especially in ankles with prior surgery or hardware.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes. Most patients walk out the same day and return to normal activity within a day or two. Keeping the foot elevated and compressed for the first 24 hours can help with soreness.
Conditions: AC Arthritis · Shoulder Separation · Post-Injury Shoulder Pain

The AC joint is the small but important junction where your collarbone meets the top of your shoulder blade. A fall, an accident, or years of overhead work can wear it down — causing sharp, localized pain at the top of the shoulder that gets worse when you reach across your body or lift anything overhead. A targeted injection directly into the AC joint reduces inflammation at the source and can restore comfortable shoulder movement.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic

Why ultrasound: The AC joint is surprisingly small — only a few millimeters wide. Ultrasound lets us see the joint clearly and place the injection precisely, keeping the needle away from surrounding tendons and soft tissue.

What to expect: Appointments run about 30 minutes. Mild soreness at the injection site is normal for a day or two. Most patients notice meaningful improvement within one to two weeks.
Conditions: Tennis Elbow · Golfer's Elbow · Olecranon Bursitis · Elbow OA

Elbow pain rarely stays in the elbow — it spreads down the forearm, weakens your grip, and makes ordinary tasks like opening a jar or carrying a bag feel like a problem. Tennis elbow and golfer's elbow are overuse injuries to the tendon attachments at the elbow. Olecranon bursitis causes swelling at the tip. Elbow OA gradually stiffens the joint itself. Each of these responds to targeted injection when conservative treatment hasn't been enough.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic, directed to the specific structure involved

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound lets us differentiate between a tendon problem, a bursa problem, and a joint problem — and direct the injection accordingly rather than estimating by feel.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes. You can return to daily activities the same day. Limit repetitive gripping and heavy lifting for a few days after treatment.
Conditions: Wrist OA · Inflammatory Arthritis · Post-Traumatic Wrist Pain

Wrist pain that limits your grip, makes typing uncomfortable, or aches after an old fracture never fully healed can significantly affect your daily life. The radiocarpal joint and the distal radioulnar joint are both accessible under ultrasound guidance. An injection into the right structure can reduce inflammation, improve range of motion, and interrupt the cycle of chronic wrist pain.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic — for inflammatory or post-traumatic pain Hyaluronic acid — for osteoarthritic wrist joints

Why ultrasound: The wrist contains multiple small joints packed closely together. Ultrasound allows us to target the correct one with accuracy, keeping the needle away from the tendons and nerves running through the area.

What to expect: Appointments take about 30 minutes. The wrist may feel tender for a day or two. Most patients see improvement within one to two weeks.
Conditions: Rheumatoid Arthritis · Psoriatic Arthritis · Osteoarthritis · Trigger Finger

Swollen, stiff knuckles — whether from rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, or everyday wear — can make it hard to button a shirt, grip a pen, or shake someone's hand. Trigger finger, where a tendon catches or locks as it moves through its sheath, is another common cause of hand dysfunction. These injections can reduce swelling, improve movement, and make the hand easier to use.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic

Why ultrasound: The small joints and tendon sheaths of the hand require a level of precision that's difficult to achieve by feel alone. Ultrasound lets us see the joint space or tendon sheath directly and confirm placement before we inject.

What to expect: Appointments run 20–30 minutes. Multiple fingers can often be treated in the same visit. You can return to normal hand use within a day or two.
Conditions: Hallux Rigidus · Gout · Inflammatory Arthritis · Toe OA

Pain at the base of the big toe — or at other toe joints — can make every step a negotiation. Hallux rigidus causes stiffness that limits push-off when walking. Gout deposits uric acid crystals in toe joints and causes intense inflammatory flares. Inflammatory arthritis from rheumatoid or psoriatic disease attacks the toe joints just as it does the hands. A targeted injection into the affected toe joint addresses the inflammation driving the pain and helps restore comfortable walking.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic — for gout flares, inflammatory arthritis, and acute pain Hyaluronic acid — for hallux rigidus and osteoarthritis

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound lets us see the small MTP joint space and guide the needle precisely, keeping it away from the tendons and joint capsule that surround it.

What to expect: Appointments take 20–30 minutes. Most patients walk out comfortably and can resume normal activity within a day.
Conditions: Plantar Fasciitis · Heel and Arch Pain

That stabbing pain in your heel with the first steps of the morning — that's plantar fasciitis. The plantar fascia is the thick band of tissue running along the bottom of your foot from the heel to the toes. When it becomes inflamed at the heel bone, each step can feel like punishment. A precisely placed injection beneath the plantar fascia origin can quiet the inflammation and give the tissue a real chance to heal.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound confirms we're placing medication underneath the fascia origin itself — not into the fat pad of the heel or a nearby vessel. In an area where a few millimeters makes a real difference, that precision matters.

What to expect: Appointments run about 30 minutes. The foot may be sore for a day or two after. Most patients experience meaningful relief within one to two weeks, and many find lasting improvement after a single treatment.
Conditions: Achilles Tendinopathy · Peritendinitis · Tendon Sheath Inflammation

Achilles pain that nags during activity, aches after a run, or stiffens up first thing in the morning often signals inflammation in the tissue surrounding the tendon — not necessarily inside it. Our approach here is peritendinous: we inject around the Achilles tendon, not into it. That distinction is intentional. Injecting directly into the tendon can compromise its structural integrity. We treat the inflammation in the surrounding tissue while protecting what matters most.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic, delivered to the peritendinous space

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound is essential for this one. It lets us see the tendon in cross-section, confirm the needle is in the peritendinous space, and ensure no intrasubstance injection occurs — a distinction that can't be reliably made by feel alone.

What to expect: Appointments run about 30 minutes. Some activity modification is recommended for a brief period after treatment. Most patients return to normal activity within a few days.
Conditions: Bursitis of the Shoulder · Hip Bursitis (Trochanteric) · Elbow Bursitis (Olecranon) · Knee Bursitis · Heel Bursitis

Bursae are small fluid-filled sacs that cushion the areas where tendons and muscles move over bone. Think of them like built-in padding at the joints. When a bursa gets irritated — from repetitive motion, prolonged pressure, injury, or arthritis — it swells up and becomes inflamed. The result is a deep, aching pain near the joint that gets worse with movement and can make even simple tasks genuinely difficult.

Bursitis can affect the shoulder, hip, elbow, knee, heel, and other areas. A targeted injection delivers anti-inflammatory steroid directly into the affected bursa, calming the inflammation at the source. Ultrasound guidance allows us to see the bursa in real time and confirm placement before anything is injected — which matters especially in deeper locations like the hip.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic, delivered directly into the affected bursa

Why ultrasound: Bursae vary in size and depth depending on location. Some, like the trochanteric bursa at the hip, sit deep beneath muscle and can't be reliably accessed by feel alone. Ultrasound lets us see the bursa, confirm it's inflamed, and place the needle precisely inside it before injecting.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes depending on which bursa is being treated. Some soreness at the injection site is normal for a day or two. Most patients notice meaningful improvement within a few days as the steroid takes effect. Relief typically lasts several weeks to months and the injection can be repeated if needed.
Conditions: Occipital Neuralgia · Cervicogenic Headache · Post-Traumatic Head and Neck Pain

Not all headaches start in the head. The greater and lesser occipital nerves run from the upper cervical spine up over the back of the skull. When they're compressed or irritated — from muscle tightness, a prior injury, or chronic neck problems — they can produce headaches that radiate from the base of the skull forward and often mimic migraines. An occipital nerve block places medication around these nerves to reduce irritation and interrupt the pain pattern.

What we inject: Local anesthetic with or without corticosteroid, depending on your clinical picture

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound lets us visualize the occipital nerves as they emerge from the cervical musculature and guide the block with precision — an improvement over the landmark-based technique used without imaging.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes. Many patients notice relief within hours. Some mild numbness at the back of the scalp is normal and temporary. You can drive home and resume normal activity the same day.
Conditions: CRPS · Upper Extremity Sympathetically Mediated Pain · Post-Traumatic Sympathetic Dysfunction

The stellate ganglion is part of the sympathetic nervous system and sits low in the neck near important blood vessels and nerves. After injury, surgery, or trauma, that system can become overactive — producing burning pain, temperature changes, skin color changes, and hypersensitivity in the arm or hand. A stellate ganglion block places local anesthetic near that nerve cluster to calm the abnormal sympathetic response.

What we inject: Local anesthetic, placed precisely near the stellate ganglion

Why ultrasound: The stellate ganglion lies close to the carotid artery, jugular vein, and recurrent laryngeal nerve. Ultrasound lets us see both the needle and those nearby structures in real time — which improves both accuracy and safety.

What to expect: Appointments run 45–60 minutes including monitoring afterward. A temporary drooping eyelid and smaller pupil on one side is a normal sign the block has taken effect and resolves on its own. You will need a driver for this appointment.
Conditions: Ulnar Neuropathy · Cubital Tunnel Syndrome · Post-Traumatic Ulnar Nerve Pain

That tingling or numbness in your ring and little finger — especially when you lean on your elbow or hold it bent for a long time — is the ulnar nerve telling you something is wrong. Cubital tunnel syndrome is the most common cause. Ulnar nerve pain can also develop at the wrist after injury or repetitive strain. A targeted ulnar nerve block delivers medication directly around the nerve, reducing inflammation, relieving pain, and confirming whether the ulnar nerve is the true source of your symptoms.

What we inject: Local anesthetic with or without corticosteroid

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound lets us see the ulnar nerve in real time — a thin, oval structure running alongside its accompanying artery — and guide the needle to the space around it without making contact with the nerve itself.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes. Temporary numbness in the ring and little finger is expected and resolves within a few hours. You can return to normal activity the same day.
Conditions: Carpal Tunnel Syndrome · Median Nerve Compression · Hand Numbness and Tingling

The median nerve runs through a narrow tunnel in your wrist on its way to your hand. When that tunnel gets crowded or inflamed — from repetitive motion, swelling, or just the way your wrist is built — it squeezes the nerve like a kinked garden hose. The result is that familiar hand numbness, tingling, or the feeling that your hand has fallen asleep at the worst possible time. Over time it can cause weakness and make you start dropping things.

A median nerve block delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly into the carpal tunnel to reduce swelling and relieve pressure around the nerve. For many patients it provides meaningful relief and buys time to explore conservative treatment. For others it's part of an ongoing management plan.

What we inject: Local anesthetic with corticosteroid, placed into the carpal tunnel at the wrist

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound allows us to see the median nerve, the surrounding tendons, and the carpal tunnel space in real time — confirming the needle is in the right position before anything is injected and keeping it away from the nerve itself.

What to expect: Appointments run 20–30 minutes. You'll feel a brief sting from the numbing shot and mild pressure during the injection. Most patients return to normal activity the same day. Temporary numbness in the hand is expected and resolves within a few hours.
Conditions: Anterior Thigh Pain · Femoral Neuralgia · Post-Surgical Pain · Quadriceps-Related Pain

The femoral nerve is the main sensory and motor nerve to the front of the thigh. When it's compressed, irritated, or injured — from a hernia, prolonged positioning, hip surgery, or direct trauma — it causes pain, burning, or numbness running down the front and inner thigh that can be hard to pin down and harder to treat with medication alone. A femoral nerve block places medication around the nerve to reduce irritation and confirm whether the femoral nerve is driving your symptoms.

What we inject: Local anesthetic with or without corticosteroid

Why ultrasound: The femoral nerve runs just outside the femoral artery in the groin. Ultrasound lets us see both structures clearly, confirm medication is placed around the nerve and not into surrounding tissue, and avoid the artery throughout the procedure.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes. Temporary numbness in the front of the thigh is expected and resolves in a few hours. Arrange for a driver if significant leg numbness is anticipated.
Conditions: Tarsal Tunnel Syndrome · Plantar Heel Pain · Tibial Neuropathy

When heel pain, arch pain, or burning in the sole of the foot doesn't respond to plantar fascia treatment, the tibial nerve may be involved. Tarsal tunnel syndrome — compression of the tibial nerve as it passes through a tight fibrous tunnel behind the inner ankle — produces burning, tingling, and numbness in the heel and sole that mimics plantar fasciitis but requires a completely different approach. A tibial nerve block places medication around the nerve, reducing pain and confirming whether the tibial nerve is part of the problem.

What we inject: Local anesthetic with or without corticosteroid

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound lets us see the tibial nerve as it travels alongside the posterior tibial artery behind the inner ankle, and guide the injection to the space around the nerve with accuracy.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes. Temporary numbness in the sole of the foot is normal and resolves within a few hours. Use care walking until full sensation returns.
Conditions: Medial Knee Pain · Medial Leg Pain · Saphenous Neuralgia

Medial knee pain that persists after treatment for knee arthritis — or shows up without any significant joint changes on imaging — is often a saphenous nerve problem. The saphenous nerve is the only sensory branch of the femoral nerve below the knee, running down the inner thigh and leg. When it's irritated or entrapped, it causes pain and hypersensitivity along the inner knee and lower leg that can convincingly mimic joint arthritis. This condition is frequently missed. A saphenous nerve block is both diagnostic and therapeutic — it identifies the nerve as the source and relieves the pain.

What we inject: Local anesthetic with or without corticosteroid

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound allows visualization of the saphenous nerve alongside the saphenous vein at the medial knee, making precise placement around the nerve straightforward.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes. Temporary numbness along the inner knee and lower leg is expected and resolves within a few hours. Normal activity can resume once sensation returns.
Conditions: Meralgia Paresthetica · Burning Outer Thigh Pain

A burning, aching, or numb patch on the outer thigh — often worse when standing or walking, sometimes better when you sit — is the hallmark of meralgia paresthetica. It's caused by compression of the lateral femoral cutaneous nerve as it passes under the inguinal ligament near the hip. It's frequently mistaken for a hip joint problem or a lumbar disc issue, which means patients often spend months pursuing the wrong treatment. A targeted block confirms the diagnosis and provides direct relief by calming the compressed nerve.

What we inject: Local anesthetic with or without corticosteroid

Why ultrasound: The lateral femoral cutaneous nerve is small and can be difficult to locate without imaging. Ultrasound allows us to identify it at the anterior superior iliac spine and deliver medication around it precisely.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes. Many patients notice relief within minutes of the injection. Temporary numbness over the outer thigh is expected and resolves in a few hours.
Conditions: Chronic Knee Pain · Non-Surgical Candidates · Preparation for Radiofrequency Ablation

The genicular nerves carry pain signals from the knee joint to the brain. They don't control movement — they only carry pain. For patients living with chronic knee pain who aren't ready for surgery, aren't good surgical candidates, or simply want to explore every option before the operating room, blocking these nerves can provide significant relief. A genicular nerve block is also the standard step before radiofrequency ablation — a longer-lasting procedure that uses heat to interrupt those same pain signals for months at a time.

What we inject: Local anesthetic, targeted to the superior medial, superior lateral, and inferior medial genicular nerves

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound allows us to identify the nerve branches along the femoral and tibial condyles and confirm accurate placement at each target point.

What to expect: Appointments run 45–60 minutes. Patients who respond well to the block are typically candidates for radiofrequency ablation, which extends relief significantly. Normal activity can resume the same day.
Conditions: Piriformis Syndrome · Deep Buttock Pain · Sciatica Unresponsive to Epidural

Not all sciatica comes from the spine. When shooting, burning pain runs down the back of the leg and lumbar epidural injections haven't helped, the problem may be further downstream — at the piriformis muscle in the deep buttock, where the sciatic nerve passes through or next to the muscle and can become irritated or compressed. This is piriformis syndrome, and it responds well to a targeted injection when correctly identified.

What we inject: Corticosteroid + local anesthetic, placed at the sciatic nerve and/or piriformis muscle depending on your clinical picture

Why ultrasound: Ultrasound allows direct visualization of the sciatic nerve — the largest nerve in the body — as well as the piriformis muscle. Real-time imaging guidance makes a meaningful difference in accuracy here compared to working without it.

What to expect: Appointments run 30–45 minutes. Some patients notice improvement within days; others see gradual improvement over one to two weeks. Normal activity can resume within a day.

Frequently Asked Questions

Many of the structures we inject sit deep beneath muscle and soft tissue — and some, like peripheral nerves, are only a few millimeters wide. Working from surface landmarks alone means estimating where the target is. Ultrasound removes most of that guesswork. We see the needle, the target, and the surrounding structures in real time and confirm placement before anything is injected. That improves accuracy, reduces the risk of injecting into the wrong place, and generally means less soreness afterward.
Most patients are surprised by how manageable these procedures are. The skin is numbed with local anesthetic before the needle is placed, so the initial sting from the numbing shot is typically the most uncomfortable moment. After that, most patients feel pressure or mild discomfort at most. If you're anxious about needles, let the team know — we'll talk you through every step.
That depends on what was injected. If local anesthetic is part of the injection, many patients notice immediate relief that lasts a few hours. After that, the pain may return temporarily before the steroid takes full effect — typically within a few days. For hyaluronic acid injections, improvement usually builds over one to two weeks. For nerve blocks, some patients feel relief within hours while others see gradual improvement over several days.
It varies based on the condition being treated, the medication used, and how your body responds. Corticosteroid injections often provide relief for weeks to months. Hyaluronic acid injections are designed for longer-duration joint lubrication. Nerve blocks may provide relief for days, weeks, or longer — and for some conditions, a series of blocks produces the best results. Dr. Savu will discuss realistic expectations for your specific situation before the procedure.
Some soreness at the injection site is normal for a day or two. Contact the office if you develop fever, increasing redness, warmth, or drainage at the injection site, or any sudden new symptoms that concern you. These could be signs of infection, which is rare but needs to be addressed promptly.