Ultrasound Guided Injection

Ultrasound Guided Injection available at:

PRP Adamstown Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Bathurst Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Castle Hill Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Charlestown Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Cumberland Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8.30am - 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Dee Why Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm
Saturday 8am - 11.30am

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Dubbo Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Eastwood Monday to Friday 8am to 5.30pm
Saturday 8am to 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Erina Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Frenchs Forest Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gordon Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gosford Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Gosford North Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Hornsby Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 12 noon

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Maitland Mon-Fri 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Mona Vale Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm
Saturday 8am to 11.30am

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Moore Park/City East Monday-Friday 8am - 5pm
FREE ON SITE PARKING
Driver Avenue MP1 Car Park Free patient parking in MP1 Car Park. Even if sign says full, proceed to parking attendant and ask for X-Ray.
ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Norwest Monday to Friday 8.00am - 5.30pm

Saturday 8.00am - 12 noon
FREE PARKING Please ensure you have your parking ticket validated at PRP

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Orange Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Shellharbour Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Toukley Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Tuggerah Monday to Friday 8am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Westmead Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Wollongong Monday to Friday 8.30am to 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

PRP Woy Woy Monday to Friday 8am - 5pm

ALL REFERRALS ACCEPTED

Ultrasound Guided Injection Explained

When performing guided injections into joints, tendons and bursas, Ultrasound is extremely helpful in heightening accuracy of needle placement which improves the effectiveness of the injection.
Please advise us beforehand

If you are on anticoagulants such as Warfarin or if you are a diabetic as some injections may effect your sugar levels.
If you are, or may be, pregnant.
Preparation

Please bring your referral, Medicare and/or Pension Health Care Card and any previous imaging relating the the region being scanned.

No preparation is required.
What happens during the procedure

You may be asked to change into a gown and be comfortably positioned so that the area being examined is most accessible. Ultrasound scans are taken to locate the exact position. The skin in the area is sterilised with antiseptic and a local anaesthetic is given. The injection is then performed, being guided into the correct area via ultrasound.
How long does it take

Approx 15-30 minutes.
After Your Examination

If local anaesthetic has been used, you may not feel any pain for a few hours. Depending on the type of injection, you may not be able to drive for approx 6 hours afterwards.
Possible Complications

There is a minor risk of infection post injection. Plese seek medical advice if you experience a high temperature.
Female patients who have a steriod injection may notice changes in their menstrual cycle.
Diabetics should closely monitor their blood sugars for 5 days after an injection
Please ask our staff for further information on this topic.

This content is intended for informational purposes only. It is not a substitute for professional medical advice. If you would like any clarifications, please contact your local practice.