At Swansea Health Solutions, we offer ultrasound-guided injections to provide effective, targeted relief for a range of musculoskeletal conditions. Using real-time imaging, Gareth our MSK Sonographer can deliver precise injections to the affected area, improving accuracy, reducing pain, and enhancing the overall outcome of your treatment.

Ultrasound-guided injections involve the use of a high-resolution ultrasound scanner to guide the placement of medication directly into the affected joint, tendon, or soft tissue. This method ensures that the injection is delivered with pinpoint accuracy, reducing the risk of complications and increasing the effectiveness of the treatment.

These injections are commonly used to manage pain, inflammation, and joint stiffness caused by conditions such as arthritis, bursitis, tendinitis, and frozen shoulder.

Ultrasound guidance offers several key advantages over traditional injection techniques:

✅ Improved Accuracy – Ensures the medication is delivered precisely to the intended area.

✅ Enhanced Safety – Reduces the risk of damaging surrounding structures.

✅ Better Outcomes – More effective relief from pain and inflammation.

✅ Real-Time Visualisation – Allows the practitioner to see the needle’s exact location during the procedure.

✅ Minimally Invasive – A quick, outpatient procedure with minimal downtime.

Current research suggests that ultrasound guided injections:

• reduce levels of pain.
• can have longer lasting effects.
• improve the functionality compared with injections that are done without ultrasound guidance (blind/surface marked injections).

There is also evidence that it reduces the risk of trauma or misplacement of the needle and/or the injection substance, therefore improving the safety of the injection and reducing the risk of adverse events associated with injection therapy.

Corticosteroid injections are commonly used to reduce inflammation and pain in joints and soft tissues. 

These injections are particularly effective for conditions such as:

• Shoulder pain (e.g., rotator cuff injuries, frozen shoulder)

• Elbow pain (e.g., tennis elbow)

• Hip pain

• Knee osteoarthritis

• Ankle and foot pain (e.g., plantar fasciitis)

• Wrist and hand pain (e.g., carpal tunnel syndrome)

Corticosteroid injections can provide long-lasting relief, allowing patients to manage their symptoms and improve mobility.

Hyaluronic acid injections are used to treat joint pain caused by osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic acid is a natural substance found in the body’s joints that helps to lubricate and cushion them.

When injected into a joint, hyaluronic acid can:

• Improve joint lubrication

• Reduce pain and stiffness

• Enhance joint mobility

• Delay the need for surgery

These injections are particularly beneficial for individuals with osteoarthritis.

Gareth has extensive experience in performing ultrasound-guided injections. He ensures that every procedure is carried out with precision, care, and attention to detail, ensuring the best possible outcome for his patients.

If you’re struggling with pain or inflammation and think you may benefit from an ultrasound-guided injection, contact us today to discuss your treatment options on the link below or alternatively fill in the form below with your details and we will get back to you.