Wrist Injections

At Urban Spine and Joint in Jersey City, wrist injections are used to treat chronic wrist pain, inflammation, and reduced mobility caused by arthritis, nerve compression, and tendon injuries. These minimally invasive, image-guided injections deliver medication directly into the wrist joint or surrounding structures for targeted pain relief and improved function.

Wrist injections are recommended for patients who have not achieved adequate relief from rest, bracing, medications, or physical therapy.

What Is a Wrist Injection?

A wrist injection involves administering a local anesthetic and corticosteroid into the wrist joint, tendon sheath, or surrounding soft tissues. The goal is to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and restore range of motion.

Wrist injections may help:

  1. Decrease joint inflammation
  2. Relieve nerve compression symptoms
  3. Reduce tendon swelling
  4. Improve hand and wrist mobility
  5. Support rehabilitation and recovery

At Urban Spine and Joint, imaging guidance is used when appropriate to ensure precise needle placement and maximize treatment effectiveness.

Conditions Treated

Wrist injections are commonly indicated for:

  1. Wrist osteoarthritis
  2. Rheumatoid arthritis of the wrist
  3. Carpal tunnel syndrome
  4. Wrist tendonitis
  5. De Quervain’s tenosynovitis
  6. Ligament sprains and strains
  7. Overuse injuries
  8. Post-traumatic wrist pain

These injections are particularly beneficial for patients experiencing persistent wrist pain that interferes with daily activities.

Symptoms of Wrist Joint or Tendon Dysfunction

Patients who may benefit from wrist injection therapy often experience:

  1. Wrist pain during movement
  2. Stiffness and reduced flexibility
  3. Swelling around the joint
  4. Numbness or tingling in the hand
  5. Weak grip strength
  6. Pain with repetitive hand motion

When conservative measures fail, targeted injection therapy can provide meaningful relief.

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How the Procedure Is Performed

Wrist injections are performed in an outpatient setting and typically take only a few minutes.

The procedure includes:

  1. A comprehensive clinical evaluation
  2. Cleaning and sterilizing the wrist area
  3. Administering local anesthetic for comfort
  4. Using imaging guidance when necessary
  5. Injecting corticosteroid medication into the affected area
  6. Applying a small bandage

Many patients experience rapid pain relief from the anesthetic, followed by longer-lasting improvement as inflammation decreases over several days.

Benefits of Wrist Injections

  • Rapid reduction in wrist pain
  • Improved joint mobility
  • Minimally invasive treatment
  • Reduced need for oral pain medication
  • Short recovery time
  • Enhanced participation in occupational or physical therapy

Begin your journey to recovery.

Reach out to our specialists to schedule an initial consultation. We’ll carefully review your symptoms and match you with the right expert for your specific condition.

CLINIC LOCATION

100 Town Square Place, Suite 405
Jersey City, NJ 07310

DIRECT CONTACT

(908) 665-1938
infor@urbanspinejoint.com

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