When Is a Tendonitis Injection Recommended?
A tendonitis injection is recommended when conservative treatments like rest and physiotherapy have failed. Common conditions treated include tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow and shoulder tendonitis. According to NHS guidelines, this treatment supports broader rehabilitation efforts. Dr. Purnajyoti Banerjee offers these injections as part of a comprehensive care plan.
What Conditions Does a Tendonitis Injection Treat?
- Tennis elbow
- Golfer's elbow
- Shoulder tendonitis
- Tendinopathy
- Bursitis near a tendon
What Happens During Your Tendonitis Injection?
BEFORE
Arrive a little early to discuss your medical history. Continue normal eating and drinking habits.
DURING
The area is numbed and ultrasound guides the procedure. The injection is quick and typically painless.
AFTER
Rest the treated area for several days before continuing with rehabilitation exercises.
Benefits
- Accurate, radiation-free ultrasound guidance
- Non-surgical and same-day procedure
- Supports a return to physiotherapy
- Targets pain where tablets have not helped
Considerations
- Relief varies and is not guaranteed
- Steroid is placed around, not into, the tendon
- Repeated injections used sparingly
- Temporary soreness may occur