Corticosteroid Injection Corticosteroids are anti-inflammatory medications that may provide pain relief when injected directly into the hip joint. Corticosteroids reduce inflammation, which is part of the body’s immune system response and causes pain and swelling.

The effect of a cortisone shot can last anywhere from 6 weeks to 6 months. As cortisone reduces inflammation, it can make you feel great.

The different kinds of injections for bone on bone hip

• Cortisone injections.
• Hyaluronic acid injections.
• PRP or platelet rich plasma injections.
• Combined PRP and hyaluronic acid injections.
• Botox injections.
• Stem cell injections from a patient’s bone marrow aspirate.
• Prolotherapy injections of dextrose.

Steroid injections can quickly relieve inflammation in the joints, and the effects may last from several weeks to several months. I’ve seen a number of patients who got significant relief from steroid injections every three or four months.

Is There a Longer Lasting Therapy? While not a cure, hip joint injections are very effective in reducing inflammation of the joint and providing considerable pain relief for an extended period of time.

As a general rule, patients advised receiving a steroid injection into a joint are cautioned against any heavy lifting or exercise. But after 10 days to two weeks, they are encouraged to start gentle range-of-motion exercises and to remain active as tolerated.

The injection is carried out in theatre under a quick general anaesthetic or sedation so that you do not feel pain while the injection is being performed. Please do not eat anything after midnight the night before. You may have sips of water for up to two hours before your admission time, if required.

Once confirmed a cortisone derivative (anti-inflammatory medication) is injected into the joint. A small band aid is applied after the procedure is completed. What to wear? Please wear loose, comfortable clothing and leave all jewelry and other valuables at home.

When can I go back to my normal activities after receiving a hip joint injection? You may not drive for 6 hours after the procedure. You can resume your normal activities as tolerated by you immediately after leaving the clinic.

6. Then your doctor will inject the combined numbing and steroid medication into your joint(s). The procedure takes about 15-20 minutes. You will be awake during the procedure and may ask questions at any time.