Calm the inflammation and move freely again.
Targeted relief for inflamed joints, tendons, and nerves. Also known as a cortisone or steroid injection, our board-certified pain specialists use precise, image-guided techniques to calm inflammation, reduce pain, and help you move comfortably again.
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Dr. Aditi Menon, MDPhysical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Dr. Sujoy Menon, MDInterventional RadiologyChronic joint and tendon inflammation usually has a specific source. A corticosteroid injection, also known as a cortisone injection or steroid injection, calms that inflammation right where it starts, whether that is knee pain, shoulder pain, hip pain, or back pain.
When arthritis flares up, inflammation inside the joint can cause persistent pain, stiffness, and reduced range of motion. A cortisone injection in the knee, hip, or another affected joint delivers powerful anti-inflammatory medication directly to the joint for lasting relief.
Tendonitis and bursitis occur when tendons or fluid-filled sacs (bursae) become irritated from injury, overuse, or repetitive movements. A steroid injection, such as a cortisone injection in the shoulder, targets these small, inflamed areas to reduce pain and promote healing.
Following a workplace injury, accident, or surgical procedure, lingering inflammation can slow your recovery and make rehabilitation painful. A targeted corticosteroid injection can calm that inflammation so you can move more comfortably and get more out of physical therapy.
Corticosteroid injections, also known as cortisone injections or steroid injections, work by delivering a concentrated anti-inflammatory medication directly to the source of pain, whether that is a cortisone injection in the knee, shoulder, hip, or back. This reduces swelling, calms irritated tissues, and helps restore movement.
A corticosteroid injection delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly to the source of pain, within an inflamed joint, tendon, bursa, or around an irritated nerve root. Using ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance when indicated, we place the medication precisely where it is needed to reduce swelling, calm nerve irritation, and restore movement with minimal systemic side effects and little to no downtime.
Your doctor performs a detailed examination and reviews your medical history to confirm the exact area causing pain. Imaging such as ultrasound may be used to ensure an accurate diagnosis.
When appropriate, ultrasound guidance is used to precisely place the corticosteroid into the inflamed joint, tendon, or bursa. Guidance helps place the medication accurately and keeps discomfort low.
Most patients begin to feel improvement within 24 to 48 hours, with benefits lasting from several weeks to several months depending on the condition treated and activity level.
Precise, image-guided care from board-certified specialists, focused on treating the source of your pain.
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A streamlined process designed for your comfort and convenience.
We begin with a thorough review of your symptoms, medical history, and previous treatments to determine if a corticosteroid injection is right for you.
X-rays, ultrasound, or MRI may be ordered to confirm the exact source of inflammation and guide precise placement.
The injection site is cleaned and sterilized. A local anesthetic may be applied to minimize discomfort during the procedure.
When indicated, ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance is used to ensure the corticosteroid is delivered exactly where it is needed.
You will be monitored briefly before going home the same day. Most patients can resume normal activity within 24 hours, with full benefits often felt within a few days.
Delivers medication directly to the inflamed area, reducing swelling and pain at the source.
Many patients can decrease their reliance on oral pain medications, reducing potential side effects.
Most injections take just a few minutes and require little to no downtime.
Reduces pain so you can move more freely and participate in daily activities or therapy.
Helps manage pain effectively, potentially postponing the need for surgical intervention.
By calming inflammation, injections make physical therapy more comfortable and productive.
A pain physician and an interventional radiologist, in one office.
Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation
Board-certified in Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation, trained at SUNY Downstate and NewYork-Presbyterian / Weill Cornell. She specializes in musculoskeletal pain, sports medicine, and regenerative treatments, from ultrasound-guided injections to electrodiagnostic (EMG) testing.
Interventional Radiology
Board-certified Interventional Radiologist, trained at Rutgers Robert Wood Johnson and Beth Israel - Mount Sinai. He specializes in image-guided joint treatments and complex spinal and vascular interventions, and is affiliated with multiple NJ hospitals.
5.0 Rated 5.0 out of 5 on GoogleDr. Menon is the most competent and caring doctor I know. I have had several knee injections to help with inflammation and arthritis and Dr. Menon is so gentle, I never know when she is finished. I travel a great distance to see her, but I would not have it any other way.
The cost of a corticosteroid injection depends on your individual insurance plan and whether treatment is medically necessary for the joint or area being treated. Medicare is billed directly. For all other insurers, we verify your benefits at no charge before your appointment, so your real out-of-pocket cost is clear before anything is scheduled.
For patients paying on their own, flexible payment options keep care affordable, and we lay out the numbers honestly with no surprises. Start by requesting a 10-minute call or asking us to verify your benefits, and you will know where you stand well before you decide to move ahead.
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Corticosteroid injections can treat inflammation almost anywhere it develops. Common areas include a cortisone injection in the knee for arthritis, a cortisone injection in the shoulder for rotator cuff or bursa irritation, and cortisone injections in the hip or back for joint and nerve-related pain. During your visit, Dr. Menon confirms the exact source of your pain and, when indicated, uses ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance to place the steroid injection precisely where it is needed.
Coverage depends on your plan and on whether the injection is medically necessary for the joint or area being treated. Our team will verify your benefits before your procedure and review any potential out-of-pocket costs with you.
Medicare is accepted directly. For all other insurers, our team provides free benefits verification before your visit and handles any authorization paperwork, so you know exactly where you stand before treatment. For patients without coverage, we offer payment options to keep treatment accessible.
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