Patient Info – Injections
Patient Info – Injections
Injections or procedures carried out by the MyMSK Clinic are designed to provide optimal pain relief and quality of care.
We endeavour to provide treatments in modern and clean CQC approved facilities using sterile procedures. Here at the MyMSK clinic we perform ultrasound guided injections. This is to improve the precision and accuracy of our injections. The initial pain is felt when numbing the area to be injected with a small injection of local anaesthetic. This makes the rest of the procedure relatively painless
Before your appointment
- Review your blood thinning medication. If you are on the following medications e.g Aspirin, Clopidogrel, Rivaroxaban, Apixaban or any other blood thinning medication please inform us.
- If you are unwell, have a fever or infection or are taking Antibiotics please email (Mymskclinic@gmail.com) or call us on 0333 772 9655
- If Diabetic continue with your normal medication and dose
- Do arrange transport to be able to travel home
Please talk to your doctor if you have any concerns about any of these side effects
Complications
Call the MyMSK clinic (0333 772 9655) if you develop either of the following complications (which are extremely rare). If these occur out of hours please week urgent medical advice or attend your local Accident and Emergency Department
Infection
Signs of infection may be
Complications
Call the MyMSK clinic (0333 772 9655) if you develop either of the following complications (which are extremely rare). If these occur out of hours please week urgent medical advice or attend your local Accident and Emergency Department
Infection
Signs of infection may be
- Redness/swelling or discharge at the site of the injection.
- A hot or swollen and tender joint
- A fever greater than 38C
- Shivers/chills
- New numbness/loss of sensation/weakness within 24-48 hrs (especially in the back passage area)
- New Urinary or faecal Incontinence (where the bowel or bladder function can not be controlled)
*Post injection try not to wash the area where the injection entered for 24-48 hours to reduce the risk of infection*
Side effects
These tend to be rare and mild when they do occur. The major ones are discussed on the consent form. Potential side effects with steroid injections are
Side effects
These tend to be rare and mild when they do occur. The major ones are discussed on the consent form. Potential side effects with steroid injections are
- Facial flushing: Some women (7%) can develop facial flushing for 24-48 hrs post injection. This resolves on its own
- Blood Pressure: This may increase temporarily
- Diabetes: You may notice a temporary elevation in blood sugar for 24-48 hrs. There may be a slight adjustment of medication needed if this occurs
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