Joint injections
A joint injection is given at your home by our medical staff, following the instructions of the doctor who is treating you.
What it is
An intra-articular injection delivers a medicine directly inside a joint, for example the knee or the shoulder.
It is done only on a doctor’s instruction, with sterile single-use equipment and particular care over hygiene.
Who it is for
- Patients whose specialist has prescribed a joint injection
- People with limited mobility, for whom the trip to a clinic is hard
- Patients receiving a planned series of injections
How the visit goes
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Call us
Tell us what the doctor has prescribed and which joint.
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We confirm the visit
We tell you who is coming and when.
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The injection
The staff prepare the site, disinfect the skin and give the injection with sterile single-use equipment.
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After the injection
We tell you how to rest the joint in the hours that follow and when to call us.
What to have ready
- The doctor’s instructions with the medicine and dose
- The medicine, if you have bought it yourself
- An identity document
- Previous results for the joint, if you have them
Call us for the price.
Common questions
Who gives the injection?
Licensed medical staff, following the instructions of the specialist treating you.
Can it be done without a doctor’s instruction?
No. Joint injections are given only on a doctor’s instruction.
How long does the visit take?
The injection itself is quick. The staff stay long enough to observe the patient afterwards.
Can I move about after the injection?
Usually yes, with care. We give you specific guidance for the joint and the medicine.