Hip injections

Hip injections

Hip injections serve as an intermediate treatment option for various joint problems, bridging the gap between conservative and surgical treatments. These injections are now performed under guidance, usually with ultrasound imaging. This allows the physician to visualize the joint and needle on the ultrasound screen, ensuring precise delivery of the therapeutic agent to the appropriate area.

Depending on the patient’s condition, different agents can be injected. These include:

• Corticosteroids, which act as powerful anti-inflammatory agents.

• Hyaluronic acid, which functions as a lubricant and viscosupplementation agent for the joint.

• PRP (platelet-rich plasma) or plasma, which serve as the body's natural repair agents.

• Stem cells, which have regenerative properties.

Injections can be performed intra-articularly (within the hip joint) or around the trochanteric region in cases of trochanteric bursitis or partial abductor tendon tears. They may also be administered near the piriformis muscle in cases of piriformis syndrome.