Ultrasound-guided injection treatment in Stavanger
With us, all injections are guided by ultrasound.
We offer cortisone.
A thorough clinical examination is always carried out before choosing a treatment. In the vast majority of cases, other treatment should be tried before injection is considered.
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Prices
- Cortisone: NOK 1,995
- Hyaluronic acid: NOK 3,495
Additional cost of NOK 120 for referral / report.
Follow-up:
- With diagnostic ultrasound: NOK 1,395
- Without diagnostic ultrasound: NOK 765
What is ultrasound-guided injection therapy?
Ultrasound-guided injection therapy is an advanced medical procedure that utilizes ultrasound technology to precisely deliver medications to specific areas of the body. By combining ultrasound imaging with injections, physicians can target treatment to exact areas of pain or inflammation, which can enhance treatment effectiveness and reduce the risk of side effects.
How does it work in practice?
During an ultrasound-guided injection therapy session, the physician guides an ultrasound probe over the skin to produce real-time images of the body's interior. These images provide the physician with detailed visual guidance, allowing them to accurately locate the affected area. The physician then administers an injection of medication directly to the specified area with precision and accuracy.
What conditions/injuries/pains can it help with?
Ultrasound-guided injection therapy can be beneficial for a variety of conditions, including:
- Arthritis: To relieve pain and inflammation in the joints.
- Tendonitis: To reduce pain and promote healing in the tendons.
- Back pain: To target treatment to specific back muscles or nerves.
- Shoulder pain: To treat rotator cuff injuries or other shoulder-related issues.
- Chronic muscle pain: To help loosen tight muscles and reduce pain.
This method provides patients with a gentle and effective treatment option that can help improve quality of life and reduce the need for pain medications.
Diagnostic ultrasound with physiotherapist Anders Knudsen
Physiotherapist and osteopath Anders has clinical experience since 2009. He also has many years of experience with diagnostic ultrasound and ultrasound-guided injection treatment. Interest and expertise in back, shoulder, hip, knee and ankle/foot. Anders is thorough in his work, and is keen to find the cause of the problems. Therefore carries out a thorough interview and examination before any injection treatment.
Services which Anders offers:
✓ Diagnostic ultrasound examiniation
✓ Injection treatment
Where can you book an appointment with Anders?
📍Stavanger - Vaktapoteket (Olav V s gate 11)
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Forms of treatment
Cortisone:
Injection treatment of joints, tendons or bursae with cortisone is used to relieve pain and inflammation. The procedure involves injecting corticosteroids directly into the affected area, such as a joint, tendon or sac, to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Cortisone has anti-inflammatory properties and can be effective for conditions such as tendinitis, arthritis or calcium deposits in tendons.
