How long does a fluoroscopic hip injection take?

Before injecting the medicine, a contrast dye is injected through this needle into the joint to confirm that the medicine will reach the joint. A combination of anesthetic and anti-inflammatory cortisone is then slowly injected into the joint. The whole procedure usually takes about 30 to 60 minutes.

What is fluoroscopic guided injection?

A fluoroscopic guided injection involves injecting medicine directly into the joint under a special form of imaging known as a c-arm. It is used primarily for therapeutic reasons combining a corticosteroid and numbing agent.

Is a guided hip injection painful?

As a proven alternative to surgery, hip joint injections successfully reduce pain for patients. Following the procedure, however, you may have soreness for one to two days. It’s recommended that you take it easy the day of the procedure, but return to your usual activities the following day.

What is fluoroscopic guidance for needle placement?

Fluoroscopy is a form of X-ray imaging guidance that helps your doctor to locate the internal injection site where an injection, such as a steroid or joint injection is to be administered for pain relief. Fluoroscopy is like GPS (global positioning system) navigation for the tip of an injection needle.

Are you put to sleep for a hip injection?

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.

Are you awake during a fluoroscopy?

For some fluoroscopy procedures, you can be awake during it. For other procedures, such as one that involves surgery, you will go under general anesthesia so that you’re asleep during the surgery.

How painful is a fluoroscopy?

While fluoroscopy itself is not painful, the particular procedure being performed may be painful, such as the injection into a joint or accessing of an artery or vein for angiography.

What can you not do after hip injections?

Avoid heat to the injection area for 72 hours. No hot packs, saunas, or steam rooms during this time. A regular shower is OK. You may immediately restart your regular medication regimen, including pain medications, anti-inflammatories, and blood thinners.

Can I drive home after a hip injection?

It is not advisable to drive home after the procedure and we would ask that a friend or relative would drive you home. Following your hip joint injection you should go home and be relatively rested for the next 24 hours. You should take any regular medication you have, and you can take painkillers if necessary.

Can you walk after steroid injection in hip?

After a steroid injection, you can return to most daily activities, including walking. The treating clinician may suggest against walking a distance/many steps. You should have no issues with walking out of the clinic upon completion of the injection.