Common injections in musculoskeletal medicine

Abstract

Musculoskeletal injections are a common procedure in primary care and sports medicine but can be intimidating for some clinicians. This article addresses current evidence for corticosteroid injections, and common injection indications and techniques, namely knee, subacromial bursa, glenohumeral joint, lateral epicondyle, de Quervain tenosynovitis, and greater trochanteric bursa injections. Preparation for injections and some evidence for ultrasound guidance are also reviewed.

Keywords: Adhesive capsulitis; Arthrocentesis; Bursitis; Corticosteroid injection; Joint injection; Lateral epicondylalgia; Osteoarthritis.