Joint injections are performed by using an antiinflammatory medication combined with a numbing medication to provide pain relief. These injections can also be helpful for people who are having pain that interferes with the ability to do exercise or physical therapy.
Viscosupplementation involves the injection of hyaluronic acid into your joints, such as your knee and shoulder. Injecting hyaluronic acid can increase joint lubrication and decrease friction which can improve pain related to arthritis and other joint conditions.
