Even the slightest twists or turns are actually the result of a complex series of events facilitated by three major structures: bones, joints, and muscles. When this complex system is in “good working order,” you can freely move your body without pain. When any part of this system is damaged or disordered, you may experience persistent and worsening pain and also have difficulty performing certain movements or functions that you never even thought about in the past. Specialists in pain management, our teams at The Hemlock Pain Center in Macon, Milledgeville, Warner Robins, and Dublin, Georgia, may recommend major joint injections to get you back to feeling like yourself again and to the activities you enjoy.
What are the major joints?
The human body has between 250 and 350 joints (depending on how this anatomy is defined). Joints provide flexibility to support movement, whereas the bones provide the structural framework. The many joints are usually named after the bones associated with them; however, there are numerous “major joints” that are more complex and vitally important to your health and function. Some that are amenable to injections include:
- Ankles
- Shoulders
- Elbows
- Wrists
- Hips
- Knees
What are major joint injections?
Injections have transformed how pain management specialists and anesthesiologists like our board-certified physicians, Drs. Stephen N. Tafor and Sandeep Datta treat painful conditions — without invasive surgical procedures or aggressive interventions. There are numerous injectable treatments to relieve pain and inflammation and support the movements that allow patients to further optimize treatment with complementary therapies (like physical therapy). With major joint injections, Drs .Tafor or Datta generally apply a local anesthetic and corticosteroid directly into the joint spaces and capsules where two bones move together.
