Intra-articular & Allied Injections

This book focuses on intra-articular and allied injections. An intra-articular injection is a term used to describe a shot delivered directly into a joint with the primary aim of relieving pain. An intra-articular injection is typically given when a pain has not responded to more conservative treatments including pain relievers, oral anti-inflammatory drugs, and physical therapy. The aim of intra-articular injections can vary by the drug used. This book consists of 21 chapters, which include principles of intra-articular and allied injections, indications of corticosteroid injection, contraindications for local corticosteroid therapy, intra-articular hyaluronic acid and platelet-rich plasma injection, methodology, shoulder joint, elbow joint, wrist joint, hip joint, knee joint, ankle joint and foot, spine, peripheral nerves, sacroiliac joint, facial region, joints around the clavicle, occipital region, complications of intra-articular injections, role of botulinum toxin type A injection in spastics and other indications, acupuncture, and Reiki and yoga. This is a useful guide for the interns, registrars, practitioner’s rheumatologist, acupuncture practitioners and orthopaedic surgeons.