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Ultrasound-guided hyaluronic acid injections
CalatafimiMed offers a new type of ultrasound-guided joint injection, today one of the most effective and safe solutions for treating chronic and inflammatory joint pain. Thanks to real-time ultrasound, the doctor can see the joint precisely and guide the needle to exactly the right point. This approach makes the treatment more effective, minimises the risk of errors or complications and improves the patient’s experience, with a more targeted and less painful treatment.
This technique is often used to treat joint conditions such as osteoarthritis (including in its early stages), tendinitis, bursitis and other inflammatory or degenerative conditions affecting the knees, shoulders, hips and other joints. The aim is to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, improve mobility and slow down joint degeneration.
Specialist assessment and personalised treatment
Every joint and every patient is unique. That is why, before any injection treatment, a thorough orthopaedic assessment is essential: the specialist reviews the medical history, the symptoms and any diagnostic documentation (X-rays, MRI scans, ultrasound). Only then can the most suitable treatment be proposed, choosing the type of medication, how often to inject and which joint to treat.
Our approach is centred on the person and focused on functional recovery, with the aim of improving the patient’s quality of life and preventing joint conditions from getting worse.
Hyaluronic acid and cortisone: two treatment approaches with two different goals
At our orthopaedic centre you can have injections of high-purity hyaluronic acid or of cortisone-based medicines, depending on your clinical needs.
Hyaluronic acid
Hyaluronic acid is a substance naturally present in our body, in particular in the synovial fluid of the joints, where it lubricates and cushions. With the injection, hyaluronic acid is introduced directly into the joint to restore the viscosity of the synovial fluid, help the joint surfaces glide and reduce pain. This treatment is particularly suitable for patients with mild or moderate osteoarthritis, even at a young age, who want a non-invasive way to keep their joints working. The benefits of hyaluronic acid tend to increase over time and last medium to long term.
Cortisone
Cortisone, on the other hand, is a powerful anti-inflammatory that works more quickly, but for a shorter time. A cortisone injection is recommended above all for acute, painful inflammation, such as bursitis or tendinitis with significant symptoms. Its effect is often immediate, allowing the patient to regain mobility and greatly reduce pain. However, cortisone does not act on the structural causes of joint degeneration, so the specialist assesses its use carefully, especially when repeated treatment is needed.
It is important to stress that hyaluronic acid and cortisone are not competing treatments, but different tools for different clinical needs. In some situations they can be used together, at different stages of treatment, to get the best results.
At CalatafimiMed 2 you can have ultrasound-guided injections in complete safety
At our Orthopaedic Clinic at CalatafimiMed 2, you can rely on a team of specialists with extensive experience in treating joint conditions. The latest ultrasound equipment and certified, high quality materials (such as high-purity hyaluronic acid and selected corticosteroids) ensure an effective, safe and personalised treatment.
You can book:
– an orthopaedic specialist visit to assess the problem
– a course of hyaluronic acid injections with a lubricating and regenerative action
– one or more cortisone injections with a rapid anti-inflammatory action
– combined treatments or treatments integrated with physiotherapy
Booking is easy: just contact us by phone or WhatsApp on 091 59 01 50 or fill in the form on our website. We will be happy to support you on the way to recovering your mobility, with professionalism, expertise and care.
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*Waiting times refer to working days and to the first available specialist.
CalatafimiMed is in Palermo and is open from Monday to Saturday. For any further information you can contact the centre here.