Knee and Hip Pain: Image-Guided Injections in Mexico City

Q: Does the injection damage cartilage?

Well-indicated and spaced injections do not damage cartilage. No more than 3 corticosteroid injections per year in the same joint is recommended.

What is it?

About this condition

Knee and hip pain from arthritis, bursitis, or soft tissue injuries can be effectively treated with image-guided injections. Unlike blind injections, fluoroscopic or ultrasound guidance ensures the medication reaches exactly where it needs to.

Common symptoms

How does it present?

Knee pain when going down stairs or getting up
Hip pain when walking or standing
Morning stiffness in knee or hip
Clicking or joint locking sensation
Nighttime pain that disrupts sleep
Progressive limitation of movement

Interventional approach

Treatment options

Each case is evaluated individually. The treatment plan is defined at the first appointment.

Ultrasound-guided joint injection

Injection of corticosteroid, hyaluronic acid, or PRP directly into the joint space under real-time visualization.

Genicular radiofrequency (knee)

Deactivates the nerves that transmit pain from arthritic knee. Long-lasting relief without surgery.

Bursa injection

For trochanteric hip bursitis or prepatellar knee bursitis, with image guidance for maximum precision.

Femoral / obturator nerve block

For severe hip pain when other treatments have not been sufficient.

Have questions about your case?

In the first consultation we evaluate your complete history and explain what options exist for your specific situation.

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ABC Medical Center Observatorio · Office 514 · +52 55 4499 1139

Frequently asked questions

FAQ · Knee and Hip Pain

Is a knee injection painful? +

Local anesthesia is applied first. Most patients describe minimal discomfort. With ultrasound guidance the needle goes exactly to the correct space.

How long does the injection effect last? +

It depends on the type. Corticosteroid injections last 1–3 months, hyaluronic acid 6–12 months. Genicular radiofrequency can last 1–2 years.

Does the injection damage cartilage? +

Properly indicated and spaced injections do not damage cartilage. No more than 3 corticosteroid injections per year in the same joint is recommended.

Can I avoid knee replacement with injections? +

In moderate arthritis, it is possible to delay or avoid surgery for several years. In severe arthritis with advanced joint destruction, a prosthesis may be the best option.