INJECTION
THERAPY
Injection Therapy is used at Foot Medic™ Cardiff for patients who suffer with musculoskeletal conditions and nerve pain.
What is Injection Therapy?
We administer local anaesthetic where pain management is required, such as nail surgery and verrucae needling.
Corticosteroid Injections is an anti-inflammatory medication that will reduce the pain of many musculoskeletal & arthritic joint conditions.
We also offer Ostenil a natural joint lubricant to ease the discomfort of arthritic joints.
WATCH A TYPICAL LOCAL ANAESTHETIC INJECTION
WHY CHOOSE US?
HCPC REGISTERED PODIATRISTS
COMPREHENSIVE ASSESSMENT
EVIDENCE BASED TREATMENT
STERILE EQUIPMENT
PRIVATE CONSULTATION
INSURED WITH RCOP
PROFESSIONAL SERVICE
WHAT TO EXPECT AT YOUR APPOINTMENT
History
Your practitioner will take a full medical & medication history if you have never visited the clinic before, or review it if you have. All your information is taken in a private room and stored on our secure database for your privacy & security.
Assessment
Before we administer any medication by injection our practitioner will carry out a painless Doppler test to assess the vascular status of your lower limbs and a visual examination of your skin and joints to be injected - if necessary.
Treatment
Once you and our practitioner are happy to procced the injection site will be cleaned and prepped with skin disinfectant. The medicine will then be administered via a sterile single use syringe / needle in a clean and reassuring environment.
Frequently Asked Questions
What are your treatment fees?
We aim to provide professional, affordable foot care at all times. Our treatment fees therefore reflect the high standard of care we provide. CLICK HERE to view our fees for this service.
How many injections will I need?
Rest assured, we will fully explain the number and site of the injection before any treatment is started so you can make an informed decision if you wish to proceed with the treatment.
Who can receive injections?
It is safe for both adults and children to receive local anaesthetic as we only administer up to the maximum safe dose.
We only administer steroid and ostenil injections to adults.