Services
Injections & procedural care
Explore injection options for joint, tendon and soft tissue conditions at Joint Vision in Wollongong. We bring specialist assessment, image-guided procedures and rehabilitation together, with a treatment plan shaped around your diagnosis and the activities that matter to you.
Assessment first
We start with your symptoms, medical history and movement goals. Examination and relevant imaging help identify the cause of your pain and guide the next step.
Informed choice
Your clinician explains the available options, expected benefits, evidence, risks and costs. You have time to ask questions and decide what feels right for you.
Ultrasound guidance
Where appropriate, ultrasound provides a live view of the area being treated and guides needle placement. Your clinician will explain the approach and how we can support your comfort.
Treatment planning
A procedure is considered only after assessment
The exact treatment depends on the diagnosis. Your clinician will explain the options, evidence, expected benefits, risks, costs and alternatives relevant to you.
Your clinical question
Start with the diagnosis
The first step is to understand the condition, what is driving the symptoms and what you want to return to doing.
If an injection procedure is discussed, it is considered alongside non-procedural options and rehabilitation rather than as a stand-alone solution.
Procedure planning
Image-guided care where appropriate
When a procedure is clinically appropriate, imaging may be used to guide needle placement and support accurate treatment of the intended area.
Your clinician will explain preparation, the response that may reasonably be expected, important limitations and relevant risks before consent.
Evidence and choice
Options are individualised
Different procedures have different evidence depending on the condition. Recommendations are based on your diagnosis, health history, goals and previous care.
You can ask about alternatives or choose not to proceed. Treatment decisions are made with you after the expected benefits, uncertainties and risks are discussed.
Recovery
Procedures sit within a wider plan
An injection procedure, when appropriate, is one part of care and may be combined with rehabilitation, allied health or other treatment according to the clinical need.
Your appointment
What to expect
From preparation through to follow-up, we’ll explain what happens next and help you plan around work, exercise and everyday life.
Before
Prepare with confidence
Your clinician reviews your health, medicines and the proposed treatment. We’ll explain preparation and answer your questions, including risks such as a temporary pain flare, bleeding or infection, before you give consent.
During
Care during your procedure
The procedure is planned around the area being treated, with ultrasound guidance where appropriate. Local anaesthetic or a nerve block may be offered for comfort. Let us know if you feel anxious about injections.
After
A plan for your recovery
You’ll leave with advice about soreness, work, driving and exercise. Your follow-up plan may include physiotherapy, exercise physiology or podiatry, with progress reviewed against your symptoms and goals.
Your next step
Find the next step in your care
The patient services team can help you arrange an assessment at Joint Vision in Wollongong and explain referral requirements before your appointment.