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Intra-articular injection offers targeted relief by delivering anti-inflammatory medication directly where it’s needed most. This minimally invasive treatment is especially effective for managing joint inflammation caused by osteoarthritis, tendon irritation, or repetitive strain injuries.
At U.n.i Klinik Sandakan, every injection is administered with clinical precision by our trained medical team. We ensure a sterile, safe environment and tailor each procedure to your condition. With proper guidance and monitoring, patients often experience reduced swelling, improved mobility, and a better quality of life within days of treatment.
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By targeting the problem area directly, intra articular injections can significantly reduce symptoms and improve your quality of life without the systemic side effects of oral steroids.
An intra articular injection is a medical procedure that delivers medication directly into a joint space to relieve inflammation, pain, and stiffness. It’s often used when oral medications or physiotherapy aren’t providing enough relief especially for conditions like arthritis, tendonitis, and joint degeneration.
This treatment targets affected joints such as the knee, shoulder, elbow, wrist, or fingers, offering precise, localized relief without affecting the rest of the body. At U.n.i Klinik Sandakan, our doctors use sterile, fine-gauge needles to ensure a safe, quick, and low-discomfort experience.
There are several types of intra articular injections available, each designed to address different joint issues. The most common include:
The standard option used at U.n.i Klinik Sandakan. It involves injecting a corticosteroid directly into the joint to quickly reduce inflammation and pain. It’s especially effective for knee osteoarthritis, frozen shoulder, and trigger finger. Relief can begin within days and last several weeks to months.
These anti-inflammatory medications suppress the immune response in the joint, helping to reduce swelling and pain. They’re widely used for arthritis, bursitis, and tendon-related joint problems. While effective, repeated use must be spaced out to avoid long-term cartilage damage.
Often used for knee osteoarthritis, these injections act as a lubricant inside the joint, improving shock absorption and reducing friction. This can improve joint mobility and reduce discomfort, particularly in people with cartilage wear.
PRP involves using your own blood, processed to concentrate healing platelets, and then re-injected into the joint. It stimulates tissue repair and reduces inflammation naturally. PRP is often used for sports injuries, early arthritis, and tendon degeneration.
Intra articular injections are used to treat a wide range of joint and tendon-related conditions, especially when inflammation is a key source of pain and mobility issues. These injections are most effective for conditions that cause swelling within or around the joint capsule, limiting motion or daily function.
At U.n.i Klinik Sandakan, we primarily use intra articular steroid injections to manage pain and reduce inflammation in the following conditions:
A common degenerative joint disease that causes pain, stiffness, and swelling. Injections into the knee joint help reduce inflammation and can delay the need for surgical intervention.
Chronic joint inflammation often leads to painful flare-ups. Steroid injections help reduce swelling, improve mobility, and support longer-term management with other therapies.
This condition limits shoulder movement and causes deep aching pain. Intra articular injections can help restore range of motion and reduce stiffness during physiotherapy.
When the tendon in your finger becomes inflamed, it can cause locking or catching sensations. A precise finger joint injection can help relieve pressure and restore normal function.
Though it affects the foot arch rather than a joint, steroid injections around the plantar fascia can help reduce severe inflammation and support healing.
Both conditions are caused by overuse of forearm tendons, resulting in pain around the elbow joint. Corticosteroid injections provide anti-inflammatory relief directly to the tendon insertion point.
While often treated with splints or surgery, intra articular or perineural steroid injections can offer temporary symptom relief by reducing inflammation around the median nerve.
Getting an intra-articular injection at U.n.i Klinik Sandakan is a straightforward outpatient procedure designed to be quick, sterile, and as comfortable as possible.
Our doctor will first evaluate your joint condition through physical examination and, if needed, imaging such as ultrasound. We’ll also review your medical history to rule out contraindications like infection, bleeding disorders, or allergy to the medication used.
The area around the joint will then be cleaned and disinfected. In some cases, a local anesthetic may be applied to minimize any discomfort.
Using a fine, sterile needle, your doctor will inject corticosteroid medication directly into the joint capsule. The entire process is similar in duration and safety to other minor outpatient procedures like cyst or lipoma removal. For smaller joints, such as fingers, precision is key—and our team uses anatomical guidance to ensure accuracy.
You may feel a brief pressure sensation during the injection, but most patients report only mild discomfort, if any.
You’ll be monitored for a few minutes post-procedure. It’s advised to rest the joint for at least 24–48 hours and avoid heavy activity. Some patients may experience mild soreness, but this typically resolves within a day or two.
Most people begin noticing pain relief within 2 to 5 days, with effects lasting from a few weeks to several months—depending on the joint treated and the underlying condition.
For patients undergoing injections for knee pain, we often recommend follow-up care including joint mobility exercises or complementary treatments, which we can guide you through during your visit.
Intra articular injections are highly effective for reducing inflammation and relieving pain across a wide range of joints—including the knee, shoulder, fingers, wrists, and elbows. By delivering corticosteroids directly into the joint space, these injections offer fast, localized relief—often within 2 to 5 days.
Many patients experience improved mobility, reduced swelling, and a significant drop in daily discomfort. The effects typically last from several weeks to a few months, depending on the condition and joint involved. We often combine this treatment with advice on weight management or joint-friendly exercise to help patients delay or even avoid more invasive procedures.
Intra articular injections are generally considered safe when performed by trained medical professionals, like those at U.n.i Klinik Sandakan. However, as with any medical procedure, there are some potential side effects patients should be aware of.
If you have concerns about immune response or other conditions, feel free to ask us for personalized advice before proceeding with injectable treatments like HIV PrEP.
These usually resolve on their own without any treatment, just like the minor side effects sometimes seen after procedures such as skin tag removal.
To minimize risk, injections are spaced out appropriately, and your full medical history is considered before treatment. Our doctors will explain what to expect, how to monitor your response, and when to return for follow-up if needed.
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Most patients report only mild discomfort during the procedure. A local anesthetic is often used to numb the area, and the injection itself takes just a few seconds. You may feel slight pressure, but it's typically well-tolerated.
Relief can begin within 2 to 5 days after the injection and may last anywhere from several weeks to a few months. The duration depends on the joint treated, severity of inflammation, and individual health factors.
Yes, but repeated injections in the same joint are spaced out carefully—usually every 3 to 6 months—to avoid potential side effects such as cartilage weakening or soft tissue damage.
They are commonly used in joints like the knee, shoulder, fingers, elbow, and wrist. Your doctor will assess if your specific condition and joint anatomy are suitable for the procedure.
Yes, it's best to avoid strenuous activity involving the treated joint for at least 24 to 48 hours. Light movement is fine, and your doctor will provide detailed aftercare instructions.
In some cases, additional treatment such as physiotherapy, medication, or a different type of injection may be recommended. You’ll be reassessed if symptoms persist to determine the best next step. We also offer similar minimally invasive treatments like skin tag removal with equally precise techniques.
If joint pain is holding you back, it’s time to take the next step. At U.n.i Klinik Sandakan, we provide safe, medically guided intra articular injections to reduce inflammation and restore movement. Whether it’s your knee, shoulder, elbow, or fingers, each treatment is tailored to your condition and carried out by experienced doctors in a sterile, clinical setting.
Start with a consultation to assess your joint health and treatment suitability. Contact us today via WhatsApp, call, or visit the clinic in person. Early intervention can make all the difference in preserving joint function and improving quality of life.
