Joint blocks are performed on an outpatient basis and take about 10 minutes.
First, the doctor examines and palpates the area to determine the injection sites. Then, the area is treated with an antiseptic. Next, he performs a series of injections, injecting small doses of drugs into different places to ensure the optimal therapeutic effect.
After performing the blockade, the patient is recommended to sit for at least 20-30 minutes.
Blockades for joint pain have a number of significant advantages:
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patients experience a noticeable reduction in pain within the first hours after the procedure;
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relief of inflammation and pain helps restore normal joint mobility;
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drugs are injected directly into the focus of pain, which reduces their systemic effect on the body;
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correct performance of the procedure and the use of modern drugs minimize the risk of side effects;
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If necessary, the blockade can be repeated without significant risks to the patient. In «Oxford Medical» Kyiv, joint blockades are performed by experienced orthopedists-traumatologists. They use only certified drugs that we purchase from official distributors. This allows us to be confident in the high efficiency and safety of intra-articular blockades.