ULTRASOUND GUIDED CORTICOSTEROID ADMINISTRATION

The doctor first disinfects the puncture site and applies a sterile cover on it. Then, he/she punctures the area of the corticosteroid administration with a needle. The ultrasound guidance allows the most accurate positioning of the needle tip. After that, the corticosteroid is injected.

The intervention is performed under the local anesthesia.

Together with the preparation, this procedure lasts for 5 – 10 minutes (the puncture itself is usually less than 1 minute) and is only minimally painful.

The probability of complications is very low, and only mild forms are known.

A vasovagal reaction may occur during or immediately after the procedure.

Infection is also possible in the area of ​​intervention, but is very rare.

There may be an increase in shoulder pain for the first two days after the treatment. It is an adverse effect of the corticosteroid. An oral analgesic is recommended if this happens. Otherwise, the pain usually resolves by itself after a certain period.

In diabetics, corticosteroid administration can cause blood sugar fluctuations for up to several days after the procedure. Therefore, more frequent measurements of sugar values ​​are advised.
In the case of swelling, redness and pain, or if there are symptoms of systemic infection (such as fever), medical attention is needed as soon as possible.

US examinations are performed exclusively on a self-pay basis.