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Injections

Inflammation of a nerve, joint or tendon can cause considerable pain. In many cases these can be relieved by an injection of anti-inflammatory (steroid) type injections. Orana Radiology offers a range of injections under Ultra Sound, CT and Flouroscopy guidance.

Before the Injection

There is no specific preparation for a steroid injection. It is important however that you advise us if you are taking any blood thinner medications such as Warfarin or Aspirin as these may need to be adjusted prior to your injection.

The Injection

You will be asked to change into a gown and the procedure will be explained to you before commencing. Once you are lying on the bed, the Radiologist (Specialist Doctor) will cleanse the skin and administer some local anaesthetic at the entry site. Imaging is then used to accurately guide the needle into the correct position. It is very important during this process you stay as still as possible.

Once the needle is in the desired position the radiologist will inject the steroid and remove the needle. Some pressure will be applied to the entry site and then a bandage will be placed over it.

After the Injection

You may feel sore and may bruise at the entry site. Depending on the injection (eg back) you may be kept in the practice for observation for about half an hour. You may also need someone to take you home afterwards. This will be discussed at the time of making your booking. Before leaving you will be given a pain chart to monitor your progress over the following 5 days.

Once you leave our premises you should take it easy for the next day or so as physical activity could aggravate your condition.