Find Relief from Joint Pain: Explore Joint Injections

Experiencing chronic joint pain can significantly impact your quality of life. At Alliance Health Care - Walled Lake, Dr. Bloch, offers a range of treatment options, including joint injections, to help you find relief and get back to doing the things you love.

What Are Joint Injections?

Joint injections involve injecting medications directly into the affected joint. These medications can include:

Corticosteroids: Powerful anti-inflammatory medications that can quickly reduce pain and inflammation.
Hyaluronic Acid (HA): A natural substance that lubricates joints and can help to improve your function.

Who Can Benefit from Joint Injections?
Joint injections may be a suitable treatment option for individuals suffering from:

Osteoarthritis: A degenerative joint disease that causes cartilage breakdown.
Rheumatoid arthritis: An autoimmune disease that causes chronic inflammation in the joints.
Bursitis: Inflammation of the fluid-filled sacs that cushion joints.
Tendinitis: Inflammation of the tendons that connect muscles to bones.

Location includes: Hands, Wrists, Elbows, Shoulders, Knees, Hips, Ankles, Feet, and others.

My Approach:

Thorough Evaluation: Before recommending joint injections, I will conduct a thorough evaluation to determine the underlying cause of your joint pain and ensure that injections are the most appropriate treatment option for you.
Imaging: Usually recommended with low cost radiographs and musculoskeletal ultrasonography. MRI reserved for complicated and pre-surgical candidates.
Minimally Invasive Procedures: I will perform joint injections using the latest techniques that maximize safety. Attention is given to each patient such that they experience minimal pain.
Personalized Treatment Plans: I will work with you to develop a personalized treatment plan that addresses your specific needs and goals.

Ready to Find Relief? Schedule a consultation to discuss whether joint injections are right for you.