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[chemar]

How have received a letter saying I need to have a ultrasound injection in August, I've never heard of this has anybody had one, I see my rheumy on weds so was gonna ask them about it was just curious to what it entailed gentle hugs xx

[helixhelix]

I think it just means an injection that's guided by ultrasound, so they get it in the exact place in your knee.

[chemar in reply to helixhelix]

Thank you x

[tamnwill]

Usually when you have a steroid injection the have to guess where to get to. With the ultrasound they will ba able to pin point where the steroid goes so you get a better result hopefully Don't worry....it'll be fine xxx

[chemar in reply to tamnwill]

Thank you x

[Hidden]

I'm having one done next Friday in my right thumb, not looking forward to it as I've heard it hurts like ...........!

[dozzer15 in reply to Hidden]

I had one in my thumb and i hardly felt a thing, they do freeze it first.

[Hidden in reply to dozzer15]

Thanks for the assurance.

[Livingston]

I had one of my hip joints injected with ultrasound guidance. It means you can watch the needle going in on the screen if you want!

[earthwitch]

Yes, its a fairly standard type of procedure for guiding injections into exactly the right place in joints. Much more chance of success than just a stab in the dark.

[EmmaF92]

I've had an ultrasound guided steroid injection into one of my knees - I found it less painful than I normally find steroid injections and to be perfectly honest I've had blood tests that were more painful.

Emma