Steroid Injections
Ultrasound guided steroid injections are a very common treatment option for painful areas around the body. The foot and ankle take a tremendous amount of pressure from our body weight and can therefore easily develop aches and pains.
Flatfoot Symptoms
Steroid injections are made up of corticosteroid, which is an artificial steroid that helps reduce inflammation. If you inject this next to inflamed tissues, the inflammation and pain should settle.
Key Benefits: Targeted pain relief, reduced inflammation, and improved mobility in affected areas.
Foot and ankle issues that benefit from steroid injections
There are many bony and soft tissue structures that can become affected in the foot. These can include the joints, tendons, and other structures that can benefit from steroid injections.
Plantar Fasciitis
Heel Pain
Neuromas
Joint Pain
Tendon Inflammation
Arthritis
Bursitis
How are steroid injections administered?
Local anaesthetic is used to numb the area first and the needle is placed in the location. Accuracy of the needle placement can be improved with the use of ultrasound guidance. Once the needle is in the location and the area is numb the steroid is injected.
1
Preparation
Area is cleaned and prepared for the procedure
2
Numbing
Local anaesthetic is applied to minimize discomfort
3
Guidance
Ultrasound guidance ensures precise needle placement
4
Injection
Steroid is carefully injected into the target area
Benefits of steroid injections
Targeted Relief
Direct treatment to the affected area for maximum effectiveness
Fast Acting
Effects typically begin within a few days of treatment
Minimally Invasive
Non-surgical approach with minimal downtime required
Long-lasting
Pain relief can last for several months
The reduction in inflammation following a steroid injection should reduce the symptoms so the pain should subside. The effects can take time to work but usually within a few days.
Treatment frequency and aftercare
As a general guide, it is advised to not have more than a few injections a year. Some very common conditions that can benefit from an occasional steroid injection include arthritis and gout.
Post-injection care: Soft tissue injections in the foot are followed by the use of a walking boot for one week to protect and offload the foot and reduce the risk of rupture.
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