Hip Joint Injections
Targeted Hip Pain Relief with Guided Injections
What Is a Hip Joint Injection?
A hip joint injection delivers anti-inflammatory medication into the hip space to decrease swelling and reduce pain. This allows the joint to move more freely and can help relieve pressure caused by arthritis, bursitis, or mechanical joint irritation. Relief may be temporary or long-lasting depending on the condition and extent of inflammation.
Why It Helps
Inflammation inside the hip joint can create persistent pain, stiffness, or swelling. By reducing inflammation at the source, hip injections help restore comfortable movement, reduce daily discomfort, and support healthy function during rehabilitation or physical therapy.
Conditions It Helps Treat
Hip injections may be recommended for:
- Osteoarthritis of the hip
- Bursitis
- Inflammatory arthritis
- Hip labral irritation
- Overuse injuries
These injections can also help distinguish the source of hip pain when diagnosis is unclear.
How Treatment Works
Hip joint injections are typically performed using ultrasound or image guidance.
A typical session includes:
- Local numbing
- Imaging guidance
- Targeted injection
- Brief observation
- Resume normal activities as advised
Many patients notice improvement within a short time after treatment.
Hip Joint Injection FAQ
How soon will I feel relief?
Some patients notice improvement within days, while others see gradual reduction in symptoms over time.
Will the treatment cure arthritis?
While it does not cure arthritis, it can significantly reduce symptoms and help maintain mobility.
How long does relief last?
Relief may last weeks or months, depending on the underlying condition and individual response.
Are hip injections safe?
Yes—when performed by a trained medical specialist and guided by imaging, these injections are considered very safe.
Can hip injections delay surgery?
For some patients, injections may reduce pain enough to delay or avoid surgical intervention when appropriate.
