APPLIED RADIOLOGICAL ANATOMY

Detailed explanation-1: -Cortisone injections provide excellent pain relief for short periods of time. Cortisone injections are an effective diagnostic tool that delivers rapid results. When cortisone is injected into a problem joint and relieves pain, it helps physicians to confirm the pain source.

Detailed explanation-2: -Intra-articular hip joint injections are commonly performed for diagnostic and therapeutic purposes. It is important to have a reliable technique for validity of the diagnostic information, efficacy of the therapeutic effect, and safety of the procedure while minimizing patient inconvenience.

Detailed explanation-3: -Direct the needle between the capitellum and radial head. You should feel the needle tip drop into the joint. After confirming needle position fluoroscopically, inject a small mount of contrast to confirm intra-articular position. Contrast should flow freely away from the needle tip, opacifying the joint capsule.

Detailed explanation-4: -An injection into a joint is used as a treatment for pain, most often caused by arthritis. Joint injections may be advised if pain killers in tablet form are not controlling pain. The type of injected medication used depends on the type of joint affected and the cause of the pain.