Summary: If in doubt, arrange someone to drive you. Many people feel fine, but short-term effects (dizziness, numbness, weakness, pain flare) can impair safe driving. Lower-limb injections (hip, knee, foot)…

What is a frozen shoulder (Adhesive Capsulitis)? Frozen shoulder is a condition that can cause the shoulder to become very painful and stiff. Frequently there is no clear reason as…

Iliopsoas tendinopathy / bursitis what is it? Iliopsoas tendinopathy affects the iliopsoas tendon which is an important hip flexor and stabiliser muscle attaching to the lumbar spine and pelvis as…

Both steroid as well as hyaluronic acid are commonly used in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee. Steroid injections work through complex processes, and they have powerful anti-inflammatory effects,…

Steroid injections are generally used to reduce inflammation and pain. We will look at the guidance on the frequency of these injections. There is some evidence from studies on people with…

IT Band Syndrome, also called Iliotibial Band Syndrome, is a frequent overuse injury in athletes, especially runners and cyclists. This condition arises when the iliotibial band, a thick tissue band…

So the answer to this question is no. But it is possible for people to put on weight with long-term steroid use, but this is related to the use of…

What is the cost of corticosteroid injections? If you are in pain, and you don’t want to wait forever in the hospital queue, you might be considering a private ultrasound…

Accuracy of diagnosis: This really depends on several factors. First, it depends on an Accurate Diagnosis of the problem. For example if someone has been incorrectly diagnosed with a frozen…

The carpal tunnel is located underneath the wrist crease overlying the wrist joint. The carpal tunnel is a protective tunnel of bone and has a ligament overlying the anatomical structures…

Advanced practice (AP) enables physiotherapists to incorporate advanced level skills and knowledge within their physiotherapy practice. These Advanced Practice Physiotherapists (APPs) use their skills to address complex decision-making processes in…

Steroid Injection for shoulder bursitis What is shoulder bursitis?  Bursae (plural) are potential fluid-filled sacs that are part of the skeletal system. They cushion the space between bones and connective…

Why should injections be done ultrasound guided?  Until recently, in most cases injections for musculoskeletal conditions (joints, tendons, ligaments, and muscles) have been done without direct vision of the needle…

Relieving joint pain caused by arthritis is the most common reason people are coming to our clinic to have an ultrasound-guided injection. Unfortunately, arthritis and its variants of osteoarthritis and…

Many will have heard of steroid injections, often in relation to musculoskeletal disorders. Many people know someone who has received a steroid injection for a frozen shoulder, an osteoarthritic knee or for any other…

What is a hydrodistension injection? Ultrasound-guided steroid injections for frozen shoulder have been used for many years. There is good evidence that they are beneficial when used for frozen shoulders. A Systematic Review…