Are you suffering from chronic tendon, ligament, muscle or joint pain and seeking a minimally invasive, image-guided treatment option? At Panacea Health, we specialise in ultrasound-guided injections that bring precision, safety and effective outcomes.
Ultrasound-guided injections employ real-time imaging to deliver therapeutic agents exactly where they’re needed. This technique helps maximise accuracy and minimise risk, giving better pain relief, improved function and faster recovery.
We offer several advanced injection therapies under ultrasound guidance, including:
What is it? A sample of your own blood is drawn, spun in a centrifuge to concentrate platelets and growth factors, and then injected into the injured or degenerative tissue.
Conditions treated: Tendinopathy (jumper’s knee, Achilles heel, tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow), osteoarthritis, muscle injuries, ligament injuries, cartilage injuries, plantar fasciitis.
How it works: The growth-factor rich injection promotes the body’s own healing response.
Time to results: Pain relief usually begins in 4-6 weeks; complex cases can take 4-6 months.
Return to work/activities: Avoid pain-provoking activity for 2 days; strenuous work or repetitive exercise should be delayed up to 2 weeks.
What is it? A natural hormone is injected into joints (intra-articular), tendon sheaths (peri-tendinous), or around joints (peri-articular).
Conditions treated: Arthritis, bursitis, synovitis.
How it works: Reduces inflammation (heat, swelling, redness, pain), improving joint function.
Time to results: Improvement often starts within 1-2 days; benefit typically lasts a few weeks to several months.
Return to work: The joint should rest for 48 hours post-injection.
What is it? A gel-like fluid (hyaluronic acid) is injected into a joint to treat osteoarthritis.
Conditions treated: Wear-and-tear (degenerative) arthritis.
How it works: Restores function and reduces pain/inflammation by supplementing joint fluid.
Time to results: If effective, benefits may arrive within days; effect duration is variable and repeat courses may be needed.
Return to work: No specific downtime required; you may resume activity immediately unless advised otherwise.
What is it? Injecting a dextrose-local anaesthetic mixture into stretched, sprained or lax ligaments (e.g., ankle, knee, shoulder).
How it works: Stimulates new fibre growth within ligaments, thickening and strengthening them.
Time to results: Gradual improvement over weeks to months.
Return to work: Typically no rest required; immediate return to light activity unless otherwise advised.
What is it? A large volume of fluid (steroid, saline, local anaesthetic) is injected between the Achilles tendon and its sheath to treat Achilles tendinopathy.
How it works: The high-volume fluid disrupts abnormal blood vessels and nerve endings that contribute to tendon pain.
Time to results: Often able to return to regular activity within ~4 weeks.
Return to work: Avoid heavy walking for 24 h; then gradually return as pain allows.
What is it? High volume injection of steroid, local anaesthetic and saline into the shoulder capsule — primarily for frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis).
How it works: The injected fluid stretches the tight shoulder capsule and disrupts adhesions (scar tissue).
Time to results: Some gain relief immediately; others may take up to 2 weeks.
Return to work: You may resume immediately, but avoid heavy lifting or carrying if discomfort persists.
What is it? A needle is inserted into the shoulder; warm saline is flushed to break up calcium deposits in calcific tendinopathy of the shoulder.
Time to results: Some experience fast relief; others take 1–2 weeks.
Return to work: Avoid driving/heavy machinery for a minimum of 6 hours post-procedure.
If you’re looking for advanced injection therapy to address chronic joint or soft tissue pain, contact Panacea Health today. Our team is ready to help you understand whether ultrasound-guided injection treatment is the right step, and how it fits into your recovery plan.