Ultrasound Guided Injections
Ultrasound Guided Injections are a precise therapeutic and diagnostic treatment modality that can be used for a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions.
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At Beaches Chiropractic a qualified sonographer will be able to specifically place the needle in the desired location due to the guidance of the ultrasound unit.
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We are able to provide a range of injections which include both Hyaluronic Acid and combined steroid and local anaesthetic.
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Hyaluronic Acid has been shown to provide significant relief in patients with mild and moderate arthritis changes, most notably, in patients with Knee Osteoarthritis. It is classed as a "Chondro preservative" treatment.
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We offer a variety of Hyaluronic Acid options and these include:
- Ostenil Plus
- Ostenil Tendon
- Durolane
- Monovisc
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We are also able to offer a combined Steroid with Hyaluronic Acid injection called Cingal. Early evidence is suggesting that while Steroids such as Kenalog and Depomedol are "Chondro Toxic". As the steroid within this injection is a Triamcinolone Hexacetonide (TH) it means it is a safe, effective and rapid steroid. This is pre-mixed with a optimum molecular weight Hyaluronic Acid, this injection has all the benefits of a steroid coupled with the chondrites-protective capabilities of Hyaluronic Acid.
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Each of these products have slightly different properties with slightly different "ideal" uses, All of this will be discussed with you prior to the injection being performed.
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We are also able to provide corticosteroid injections at the clinic and this will be done under the guidance of an independent prescriber.
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Prior to an injection being performed, a confirmation of the diagnosis is required and an assessment by a healthcare practitioner is required. All of the injections performed are done in a clean environment with the use of chlroprep cleaning agent on the skin.
Injection Options
Ostenil
Ideal for Mild/Moderate Osteoarthritis of the Knee and Hip
Durolane
A High Molecular Weight Hyaluronic Acid, Ideal for Knee Osteoarthritis
Movovisc
The Perfect Molecular Weight for stimulating healthy synovial fluid and protecting cartilage
Cingal
All the benefits of a steroid with all the benefits of hyaluronic acid.
Steroid
Ideal when combined with local anaesthetic for both diagnostic and therapeutic
purposes