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Joint Injections
Joint injections alleviate pain and reduce inflammation in joints caused by arthritis and other conditions.
Allen Finney
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Young ladies behind the counter were nice and professional. Dr. Khan was and is awesome. You felt he really cared which I have not felt in the 2 years I've been injured. Only reason I did not give it 5 stars was the hard time I had finding it.
charles griffin
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Have been doing a wonderful job with help with my nerve pain, listen to me, and my request no to be put on pain killers but to help find the problem, always return calls so glad is was referred to them.
Stacey Mejia
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Awesome staff Dr. Kahn is a really good Doctor he listens and is a helping man!! I appreciate all of your guys work you do for your patients!! You even call to give reminder the day before your appointment! Again that's so awesome!!
Forrest Hammer
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NOTHING BUT THE BEST. ABLE TO WALK. ABLE TO PERFORM TASKS THAT I COULDN'T FOR A LONG TIME, LIKE DAILY WALKING, BENDING OVER, CARRYING GROCERIES AND ENJOYING A MOVIE AT THE CINEMA. THANK YOU DR. ASIM KAHN.
Jeanne Neathery
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Dr RYklin is amazing. He treats each patient as if you’re his only one. I’ve been seeing him for 7yrs due to a neck injury. He definitely finds what pain management meets your individual needs. The practitioners are amazing as well!!!!
Marty Klopper
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Pain Dr office. Staff is friendly and professional. Lots of paper work to be filled out. Office was clean and neat. Masks on Staff at all times and required for patients to enter. Will be going back for follow-up appointments.
What are joint injections?
Joint injections are a treatment designed to alleviate pain in joints caused by gout, tendinitis, bursitis, and various kinds of arthritis, including rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, and osteoarthritis. They can be administered to any major joint such as the hips, knees, shoulders, elbows, wrists, and hands.
Joint injections are typically a corticosteroid. This steroid helps reduce inflammation and swelling in the impacted area, allowing the joint to move more freely and with a significant reduction in pain.
While joint injections are not a permanent solution, they can alleviate pain for several months, providing much-needed relief for patients suffering from chronic pain. The reduction in pain can also make physical therapy possible when it otherwise would have been too painful.
How are joint injections administered?
Arizona Pain and Spine Institute offers several kinds of joint injections, including Facet Joint Injections and Sacroiliac Joint Steroid Injections. While each specific treatment will have its own procedure, joint injections typically involve the following:
1. Joint Located
Depending on the specific procedure, the patient will be asked to lie on their stomach or back on the examination table. The doctor will then feel the affected area and use fluoroscopy to get an accurate view of the joint.
2. Needle Inserted
Once the injection site is determined, the doctor will clean the skin and administer a local anesthetic. With the aid of fluoroscopy, the doctor will guide the needle into the correct position.
3. Steroids Injected
After the needle is in position, the doctor will connect a syringe that administers a mixture of steroids and anesthetics into the joint. This procedure bathes the painful area in medication and alleviates pain and swelling.
4. End of Procedure
After the procedure is finished, the doctor pulls the previously inserted needle and dresses the injection area. Patients are then allowed to go home to recover, which is typically a short process. Most patients experience pain relief within just a few days of the injection, if not immediately.
Why choose AZ Pain and Spine Institute for your treatment?
We are a team of pain management doctors and specialists. Our physicians have double board certification in their chosen fields and have undergone additional fellowships in pain management. Our professionals have also received advanced medical training in minimally invasive spinal procedures and pain management, including Joint Injections.