Infiltrations under ultrasound

Infiltration under ultrasound is an examination with the help of a very efficient device, the transformation of ultrasound into images. Infiltration under ultrasound consists of injecting an anti-inflammatory agent or a viscosupplement into the joints. The radiologist uses an ultrasound device to guide him/her and to visualize the injection site.

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The health care professional invites you to lie down on the examination table. He or she will help you get into the best possible position for the type of procedure and then ask you to remain still.

The radiologist carefully performs the infiltration in a completely sanitized environment. The procedure is brief.

During the examination, the radiologist or technologist may take a few images, if needed.

To help you plan, the consultation may take 20 to 30 minutes, although the actual procedure takes only 10 to 15 minutes.

A medial order is required to perform this examination.

If you have a prescription for an ultrasound that is not mentioned, contact us

Infiltration is the injection of a viscous solution into a joint to relieve pain and improve range of motion.

Viscosupplementation infiltrations are used to relieve joint pain associated with osteoarthritis. Pain relief can last 6 to 12 months and the infiltration can be repeated if symptoms recur. In general, viscosupplementation infiltration is very well tolerated. In rare cases, during the first 48 hours following treatment, a slight inflammation of the joint may occur, which can be relieved with ice.

Your doctor will indicate the prescribed infiltration method in his prescription. Depending on the area to be treated, the radiologist may modify this method for better results.

What is cortisone infiltration?

Cortisone injections (a powerful anti-inflammatory) are used to treat a variety of musculoskeletal problems such as

- shoulder pain (tendonitis, bursitis, impingement syndrome, arthritis)
- knee pain (osteoarthritis, meniscal tear, arthritis, crow's feet tendonitis)
- elbow pain (epicondylitis)
- hip pain (osteoarthritis, trochanteric bursitis)
- carpal tunnel syndrome;
- constrictive tenosynovitis (training finger)
- osteoarthritis of the thumb
- Arnold's neuralgia

What is Visco Supplement injection?

This is a procedure in which hyaluronic acids In joints damaged by osteoarthritis, such as the knees and hips, this lubricant is not present in sufficient quantities to maintain healthy cartilage.