23/03/2026
Intra-articular injections are a targeted medical treatment used to manage joint pain, inflammation, and sports-related injuries. In this video, we explain how these injections work, when they are used, and how they can help patients recover from conditions affecting the knee, shoulder, hip, and other joints.
Ultrasound guidance allows us to visualise the joint and surrounding structures in real time, ensuring the injection is placed precisely in the target area to improve accuracy and treatment effectiveness.
An intra-articular injection delivers medication directly into the joint space. This allows the treatment to act precisely where inflammation or injury is present, often providing faster and more effective relief than oral medication alone. Depending on the condition, injections may include cortisone to reduce inflammation or hyaluronic acid to improve joint lubrication in osteoarthritis.
At Fluid Medical in Cape Town, intra-articular injections are used as part of a broader sports medicine and musculoskeletal treatment plan. They are commonly used for tendon injuries, joint inflammation, osteoarthritis, and sports injuries that cause persistent pain or limit mobility. The goal is not only to reduce symptoms but also to help patients return to normal activity safely.
In this video we discuss:
• What intra-articular injections are
• When they are recommended for joint injuries
• The difference between cortisone and hyaluronic acid injections
• Which joints can be treated
• How injections fit into sports injury recovery
If you are experiencing joint pain, sports injuries, or reduced mobility, a targeted injection may be part of an effective treatment plan.
Book a consultation with our team to discuss which treatment may be right for you by visiting our website.