LIGAMENT AND TENDON INJECTIONS

Pain in the ligaments and/or tendons are most commonly due to injury and can be alleviated with injection containing local anesthetic that sometimes includes a steroid (anti-inflammatory medication). The area to be injected is prepped with alcohol and a small needle is inserted to the affected ligament and/or tendon and medication is injected. The degree and duration of pain relief varies from person to person, and additional injections may be needed. There are no guarantees injections will help your pain; and in rare cases, pain may actually be made worse.