💉 Joint Injections

Precision-Guided Relief for Joint Pain and Degeneration

What Are Joint Injections?

Joint injections are a minimally invasive procedure that delivers targeted medication or regenerative solutions directly into a joint to relieve pain, reduce inflammation, and restore mobility. At Johnson Medical Center, we use this treatment to address a wide variety of joint-related conditions—helping patients avoid surgery, reduce their need for medications, and stay active.

Delivered directly into the affected joint, these injections provide targeted relief by reducing inflammation, alleviating pain, and improving joint function to support long-term mobility.

What Makes Our Technique Different

At Johnson Medical Center, we perform all major joint injections under ultrasound guidance. This ensures the most accurate placement of the injection—critical not only for achieving results, but also for protecting surrounding structures like nerves, blood vessels, and tendons.

Many clinics still use “blind” injection techniques, relying on palpation and estimation. But research consistently shows that ultrasound-guided joint injections are more accurate, more effective, and less painful for patients¹.

This precision is especially important when injecting regenerative biologics like PRP, stem cells, amniotic fluid, or A2M. The quality of the product matters—but so does the accuracy of delivery.

Benefits of Ultrasound-Guided Joint Injections

  • Increased accuracy of needle placement (especially in deep or complex joints)
  • Improved patient comfort and safety
  • Better outcomes with lower complication rates
  • Reduced risk of missing the joint capsule or delivering product to the wrong tissue
  • Enhanced effectiveness of regenerative and anti-inflammatory therapies²

Ultrasound allows us to see the joint in real time, guide the needle precisely, and confirm proper placement of the injection before administering treatment.

Conditions Treated with Joint Injections

We treat a wide range of joint conditions, including:

  • Arthritis (knee, hip, shoulder, hand, ankle, and spine)
  • Tendon and ligament inflammation around joints
  • Bursitis and joint impingement syndromes
  • Labral tears and cartilage degeneration
  • Post-traumatic or post-surgical joint stiffness
  • Joint instability or hypermobility

We perform injections in:

  • Knees, hips, shoulders, and elbows
  • Wrists, fingers, and thumbs
  • Ankles, feet, and toes
  • Sacroiliac joints and spinal facet joints (cervical, thoracic, and lumbar)

What’s in the Syringe?

We customize injection content based on your condition, treatment goals, and stage of healing. Common options include:

  • Regenerative Biologics:
    • Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP)
    • Bone marrow or adipose-derived stem cells
    • Amniotic fluid or Wharton’s Jelly
    • Alpha-2-Macroglobulin (A2M)
  • Supportive Injections:
    • Ozone for inflammation and oxygenation
    • Lidocaine for short-term pain relief during rehabilitation
    • Nutrient injections when paired with IV therapies

The real key to long-term success is delivering the right product to the exact location it’s needed—and that’s where our skill and experience come in.

What to Expect

  • Treatments are quick, usually 15–30 minutes
  • Ultrasound is used to guide and visualize the injection
  • No sedation or downtime required—most patients walk out comfortably
  • Depending on the type of injection, relief may be immediate or gradual over several weeks
  • A full treatment plan may include rehab, chiropractic care, and additional regenerative support
🔗 Sources
  1. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC3844924/
  2. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/26164216/
  3. https://www.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/pmc/articles/PMC9557460/
  4. https://pubmed.ncbi.nlm.nih.gov/28439460/