Elbow Injections
Elbow and forearm Injections can be delivered guided or unguided to treat pain and stiffness associated with Tennis Elbow, Golfer’s Elbow or Olecranon Bursitis
Do I need a
Elbow Injections
If you are suffering from elbow issues that limit your ability to grip, carry or perform your usual day to day or sporting activities then you may benefit from an injection. Steroid injections provided powerful and targeted doses of steroid and other helpful medicines to the centre of your pain providing potent and lasting relief.
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What to expect on the day of my elbow injection?
Be sure to arrive 15 minutes before your scheduled appointment time, giving you time to fill out a new patient form.
Before the procedure
At your initial consultation, the doctor will take time to understand your symptoms and undertake a thorough assessment to ensure the injection is right for you. It is important to let the doctor know of any known allergies, such as plasters and to inform us if you are pregnant. Please also let the doctor know if you have any medical conditions and take any regular medications including blood thinning medications. This is also a great opportunity to ask the doctor any questions you may have about the procedure.
Prior to your procedure, eat and drink as normal and take any regular medication as usual (unless advised otherwise by the doctor). Please come to your appointment wearing loose, comfortable clothing.
What to expect during the procedure
The doctor will explain everything to you before your procedure and ask you to sign a consent form to confirm that you are happy to proceed.
The injections are performed using our high-tech fluoroscopic x-ray or Ultrasound for guidance and precision, by using this image
guidance for accuracy and safety, the doctor can be confident the injectate is being delivered to the desired location.
Local anaesthetic is used on the injection point to make the procedure as comfortable as possible for you, some patients experience feelings of pressure as the fluid is injected however most patients are often surprised at how quick and comfortable the process is.
