Relieve Joint Pain with Corticosteroid Injections at Thrive Ortho & Spine

If you’re struggling with persistent joint pain, swelling, or stiffness that limits your daily activities, corticosteroid joint injections can provide the relief you need. At Thrive Ortho & Spine in Atlanta, our orthopedic and interventional pain specialists use targeted, minimally invasive injections to reduce inflammation and help patients return to active, pain-free living.

What Are Corticosteroid Joint Injections?

Corticosteroid injections are anti-inflammatory medications delivered directly into the joint space, where they can quickly calm painful inflammation. These injections are commonly used to treat conditions such as:

• Osteoarthritis
• Rheumatoid arthritis
• Bursitis and tendonitis
• Gout-related joint inflammation
• Shoulder, hip, and knee pain

Unlike oral medications, corticosteroid injections act locally within the affected joint, offering faster and more powerful relief with fewer systemic side effects.

How the Procedure Works

At Thrive Ortho & Spine, each injection is performed by a board-certified specialist using image guidance for precise placement. The procedure typically takes less than 15 minutes:

1. The injection site is cleaned and numbed.
2. The corticosteroid, often combined with a local anesthetic, is administered into the joint.
3. Patients rest briefly before resuming normal activities.

Most patients notice improvement within a few days, and relief can last from several weeks to months depending on the condition and joint treated.

Benefits of Corticosteroid Injections

• Rapid pain reduction
• Improved joint mobility
• Reduced inflammation and swelling
• Delayed need for surgery
• Enhanced comfort during physical therapy

For many patients, these injections form part of a broader care plan that may include physical therapy, bracing, or regenerative treatments offered here at Thrive Ortho & Spine.

Are Steroid Injections Right for You?

Our Atlanta-based team evaluates each patient individually to determine whether corticosteroid joint injections are the best option. While highly effective, the number of injections recommended per year may be limited to ensure long-term joint health. During your consultation, our specialists will discuss your medical history, imaging results, and personalized treatment pathway.

Schedule a Consultation in Atlanta

If joint pain is limiting your lifestyle, don’t wait for it to worsen. Thrive Ortho & Spine offers compassionate care, advanced image-guided procedures, and customized pain management plans for lasting relief.

Contact our office today to schedule your consultation and learn whether corticosteroid joint injections can help you move freely again.

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