Pain may be worse in the 24-48 hours following the injection. This is normal, and oral pain tablets are indicated to help relieve symptoms in this period. Ice packs may also be useful in the acute stage, especially following autologous blood injections or platelet rich plasma injections. Corticosteroids usually take 3-5 days to take effect.
Any injection can potentially cause infection. The incidence of infection in joint injections is about 1 in 4000, and the incidence of infection in tendon injections is even less likely. If pain worsens over the few days following the injection than you are advised to contact us at 9337 8288 and consult your referring doctor as soon as possible.
Very rarely, bleeding may occur, following the injection, this may present with a lump or bruise in the area injected. Please contact us if you notice this.