Joint Pain Injections: Injectable Medications for Arthritis
Joint pain is the most common disorder affecting the population over 60 years of age. Over 50 million people in the U.S. currently suffer from arthritis, according to the Arthritis Foundation. If patients continue to experience joint pain, discomfort, or swelling in the joints for a period of time, physicians recommend injections to suppress the pain or surgery. A variety of joint injections is available to alleviate the pain associated with conditions such as arthritis or joint injury. Generally, a joint pain injection is recommended by physicians for those who do not respond to alternative treatments such as oral medications (anti-inflammatory) or physical therapy. Physicians who administer joint injections include physiatrists (PM&R), anesthesiologists, radiologists, neurologists, and surgeons.