Ultrasound-Guided Injections

Ultrasound-Guided Injections

An injection placed by landmarks alone can miss its target. Ultrasound guidance lets the provider watch the needle in real time and place medication precisely where it is needed.

Where it is used

• Joint injections — knee, shoulder, and hip.
• Tendon and bursa injections — for persistent inflammation.
• Nerve blocks — targeted relief for specific pain patterns.

Accurate placement usually means better relief from a smaller dose, and it lets your provider judge honestly whether the injection worked.