TREATMENT

Image-Guided Joint Injections

IMAGE-GUIDED PAIN RELIEF PROCEDURE

Image-guided joint injections use ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, or other imaging to place medication precisely into or around a painful joint. For selected patients, injections may help reduce inflammation, improve comfort, and support rehabilitation planning.
  • Targets painful joints
  • Uses imaging guidance
  • May reduce inflammation
  • Supports rehab planning
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  • Supportive care and recovery guidance
  • Care across 4 Las Vegas locations
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Key takeaway: Image-guided joint injections place medication accurately into a joint or nearby space using real-time imaging.

These injections may be used for pain relief, inflammation control, or diagnostic confirmation. The best option depends on the joint involved, symptoms, imaging findings, medical history, and overall treatment plan.

WHAT ARE IMAGE-GUIDED JOINT INJECTIONS?

Image-guided joint injections are minimally invasive procedures used to deliver medication into or around a joint with imaging support. Guidance may involve ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, or another imaging method depending on the joint and treatment goal.

The injected medication may include a corticosteroid, anesthetic, or other joint-focused medication. In some cases, the injection can help confirm whether a specific joint is the source of pain.

Joint injections are not a cure for every pain condition. They are often one part of a broader care plan that may include physical therapy, activity changes, medication management, bracing, or surgical evaluation when needed.

Who May Be a Good Candidate

  • Joint pain persists
  • Inflammation is suspected
  • Arthritis-related pain
  • Needs diagnostic clarity
  • Rehab limited by pain
A full evaluation helps determine whether image-guided injection is appropriate based on symptoms, joint exam, imaging findings, medication history, and treatment goals.

Conditions Treated

Image-guided joint injections may be considered for selected joint problems where targeted medication placement may help reduce symptoms or clarify the pain source.

Arthritis Pain

Joint inflammation and degeneration may cause pain, stiffness, swelling, and reduced mobility.

Shoulder Pain

Selected shoulder conditions may benefit from targeted injection into the joint or nearby space.

Knee Pain

Image guidance may help deliver medication accurately for selected knee pain conditions.

Hip Joint Pain

Deep joints such as the hip may require imaging to support accurate needle placement.

Benefits of Treatment

  • Targets the pain source
  • May reduce inflammation
  • Improves placement accuracy
  • May support therapy
  • Can aid diagnosis
Benefits depend on the joint treated, diagnosis, medication used, symptom cause, and follow-up care.

How the Procedure Works / What to Expect

Image-guided joint injections are performed using real-time imaging to guide the needle to the target joint or treatment space before medication is delivered.

Preparation Before Treatment

  • Symptoms are reviewed
  • Imaging may be checked
  • Medications are reviewed

During the Procedure

  • Skin is cleaned
  • Needle is guided
  • Medication is injected

Recovery & Aftercare

  • Soreness may occur
  • Activity limits may apply
  • Relief may take time

Risks / Considerations

  • Pain flare can occur
  • Infection is possible
  • Relief may be temporary

Related Treatments / Alternatives

Depending on the joint, diagnosis, and treatment goal, image-guided injections may be considered alongside rehabilitation, medication management, or other image-guided treatments.

Tumor Ablation

An image-guided treatment that destroys selected abnormal tissue using heat, cold, or other energy.

Kyphoplasty / Vertebral Augmentation

An image-guided spine procedure used for selected painful vertebral compression fractures.

Frequently Asked Questions

An image-guided joint injection uses ultrasound, fluoroscopy, CT, or another imaging method to help place medication accurately into or near a joint.
Medication may include a corticosteroid, anesthetic, or other joint-focused treatment depending on the diagnosis and treatment goal.
Relief varies. Some patients improve for weeks or months, while others may have limited or temporary benefit depending on the condition.
Yes. In some cases, temporary pain relief after a targeted injection can help confirm whether a joint is the main pain source.
Risks may include temporary pain flare, bruising, bleeding, infection, allergic reaction, blood sugar changes, or limited symptom relief.
The best injection depends on the joint involved, symptoms, exam findings, imaging results, medical history, medications, and treatment goals.

Locations

LVVIS offers evaluation and treatment planning at multiple Las Vegas locations. Choose the office that is most convenient when scheduling your visit.

LVVIS West Side Consultation Office

8930 W Sunset Rd, Suite 350
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Consultations and vascular evaluations

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LV2 Limb & Vascular Division

8930 W Sunset Rd, Suite 350
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Limb preservation and podiatry partnership care

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LVVIS East Procedure Office

2250 E Flamingo Rd, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89119

Procedures, diagnostics, and circulatory care

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LVVIS West Side Surgical Center

6120 S Fort Apache Rd, Suite 100
Las Vegas, NV 89148

Advanced vascular and interventional procedures

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