Joint and Trigger Finger Injections · Ubi, Singapore
Trigger Finger and Joint Injections in Singapore
A corticosteroid injection places a small amount of anti-inflammatory medicine close to the tissue that is inflamed — the tendon sheath in a trigger finger, the point where the plantar fascia meets the heel, or a joint that is painful and swollen. It is used where the problem is inflammation in a specific place, and it works best as one part of a plan that also deals with what is causing the strain. At Accord Medical Clinic in Ubi the doctor assesses the finger, foot or joint first, because not every painful finger or heel needs an injection, and some causes need a different approach altogether.
Accord Medical Clinic provides steroid injections for trigger finger, plantar fasciitis and selected joints at its clinic at Blk 325 Ubi Avenue 1, Singapore 400325. The doctor assesses the problem first and decides whether an injection is appropriate, then explains what else is likely to help. An injection is usually one part of a wider plan rather than a standalone cure, and suitability is decided at consultation.
What this covers
A finger that catches, clicks or locks when it bends
Pain at the base of a finger that is worse in the morning
Heel pain that is worst on the first steps of the day
A painful, swollen joint that has been assessed
Symptoms that have not settled with rest and simple measures
Assessment of the finger, foot or joint before any injection
Corticosteroid injection under local anaesthetic, where appropriate
Explanation of the alternatives and of what else is likely to help
Advice on stretching, footwear and load management
Referral where the problem needs specialist care
Injections at the clinic
Steroid injection for trigger finger
Trigger finger (stenosing flexor tenosynovitis) happens when the flexor tendon of a finger becomes swollen and catches as it moves, which can cause pain and a locking sensation. It is often worst in the morning, and the finger may straighten with a click.
Where an injection is considered appropriate, a small amount of corticosteroid is injected into the tendon sheath under local anaesthetic. Your doctor will assess whether an injection is suitable for you, and will discuss the alternatives, which include splinting, hand therapy and, in some cases, surgery.
Steroid injection for plantar fasciitis
Plantar fasciitis causes heel pain at the point where the plantar fascia attaches to the heel bone, and it is typically worst on the first steps of the day.
Where an injection is considered appropriate, a small amount of corticosteroid is injected at that point. An injection is usually one part of a wider plan that also includes stretching, footwear and load management, and your doctor will discuss what else is likely to help.
Joint injections
Selected painful or swollen joints can be treated with a corticosteroid injection where the doctor considers it appropriate after assessment.
An injection into a joint is considered only once the cause has been assessed, because a hot, swollen joint can be an infection, and an infection is not treated with steroid. Where infection is a possibility, the joint is investigated or referred instead.
This page is general information about joint and trigger finger injections at the clinic. It is not a substitute for an examination, and whether an injection is appropriate is decided by the doctor at your visit.
What happens at your appointment
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The doctor examines the finger, foot or joint and asks how the problem started and what makes it worse.
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You are told what is likely to be causing it, and whether an injection is appropriate.
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Where an injection is suitable, the skin is cleaned and numbed, and a small amount of corticosteroid is injected.
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You are told what to expect over the next few days, including that relief is not usually immediate.
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The other parts of the plan — stretching, footwear, activity — are explained, because the injection alone does not deal with the cause.
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A review is arranged where it is needed, and referral is discussed if the problem does not settle.
Questions about joint and trigger finger injections at the clinic
What is a corticosteroid injection?
It places a small amount of anti-inflammatory medicine close to the tissue that is inflamed — the tendon sheath in a trigger finger, the attachment of the plantar fascia at the heel, or a joint that is painful and swollen. It reduces inflammation at that point; it does not repair the underlying strain.
How quickly does it work?
Relief is not usually immediate. It commonly takes some days to notice a difference, and the injection works best alongside dealing with what is causing the strain, such as footwear, activity or hand use.
Is the injection painful?
The skin is cleaned and numbed first. Most people feel pressure during the injection rather than sharp pain, and the area may be sore for a day or two afterwards.
How long does the effect last?
It varies. Some people get months of relief from one injection, others less, and some need a further injection or a different approach. Your doctor will discuss what is realistic for your problem.
Can any painful joint be injected?
No. A hot, swollen joint can be an infection, and an infection is not treated with steroid. The cause is assessed first, and where infection is possible the joint is investigated or referred instead.
What else helps trigger finger or heel pain?
Stretching, footwear, splinting and changing how the hand or foot is loaded are usually part of the plan, and hand therapy or surgery may be discussed for trigger finger that does not settle.
Do I need a referral?
No referral is needed for an assessment. If the problem needs specialist care, the doctor will explain why and arrange it.
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