Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist. Dr. F?rat Altay talked about the effects of joint injection in physical therapy. He pointed out that joint injection, which is effective in reducing pain and increasing joint ability, can be applied to many areas in the body. He said that joint injection, which can be applied to intra-articular, near-articular, trigger points in muscles, tendons, spine and ligaments, can give results even with only dry needling in some cases. Describing and explaining the different types of injections, Altay also added the purposes for which these types are used. He added that redness and slight swelling after the injection are normal and temporary side effects and stated that this is very rare.Stating that local injections in the branch of physical therapy can be made into the joint, near the joint, trigger points in the muscles, tendons, spine, ligaments, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist. Dr. F?rat Altay said, "The main goal of joint injection is to reduce pain and increase joint mobility."Dr. F?rat Altay, Physical Therapy and Rehabilitation Specialist from Liv Hospital Samsun, made statements about joint injections. Explaining which areas in the body joint injections can be applied, Uzm. Dr. Altay said, "In the branch of physical therapy, local injections can be made into the joint, near the joint, trigger points in the muscles, tendons, spine, ligaments. The main goal of joint injection is to reduce pain and increase joint mobility. Depending on the substance we apply to the joint, we can achieve this by reducing inflammation and edema in the joint or by initiating a strengthening process in the cartilage tissue. Cortisone, local anesthetics, hyaluronic acid, collagen, PRP (platelet rich plasma), CGF, ozone, stem cells derived from adipose tissue, joint filler (polyacrylamide hydrogel) are preferred in these injections. Sometimes even just dry needling can provide treatment."
"Types of injections"Uzm. Dr. F?rat Altay listed the types of joint injections as follows:"Corticosteroids: It is a commonly used drug in intra-articular injection. It is frequently used in the treatment of joint calcification or rheumatic diseases such as gout and rheumatoid arthritis.Hyaluronic acid: A naturally occurring substance found in synovial fluid that lubricates the joint. In patients with arthritis, this substance may decrease and disappear. Loss of intra-articular fluid can cause major damage to the joints.Hyaluronic acid is used to increase joint lubrication, reduce pain and improve the range of motion in the joint.Local anesthetics: Sometimes given in combination with intra-articular injections as a form of pain relief. Its effect is limited.Platelet rich plasma: PRP is derived from the patient's own blood. The application involves the liquid part of the blood, known as plasma. Intra-articular injection of PRP initiates tissue repair, reducing pain and improving physical function.Stem cells: Stem cells in the patient's bone marrow or adipose tissue are obtained by filtering and separation under sterile conditions. Patients are discharged on the same day if their general condition is good after the effects of local or general anesthesia wear off. After the procedure, there is no harm for patients to do their daily work. Joint filling: It is an intra-articular polyacrylamide hydrogel injection used in the treatment of knee arthritis. When injected into the joint cavity, it restores the viscosity in the synovial fluid and improves the lubrication and cushioning of the joint. It creates a buffer-like effect by integrating into the synovium of the joint capsule.""Temporary reactions such as redness and mild swelling may occur"Speaking about the side effects of intra-articular injections, Uzm.Dr. Altay said, "Many patients may perceive a temporary feeling of fullness following the injection. Although very rare, intra-articular infection and systemic allergic reaction can be seen after injection.Again, some patients may have temporary reactions such as redness and mild swelling in the joint."
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