Ultrasound Guided Joint Injections
Dr. Dessouki provides a variety of joint injections as part of his non-surgical pain management services. These injections are designed to reduce inflammation, alleviate pain, and improve joint function. He utilizes the latest in ultrasound guidance technology to enhance the precision and effectiveness of pain management injections. By using ultrasound, he can accurately target the affected area, ensuring optimal placement of the injection and improving patient outcomes.
The types of joint injections offered include:
Corticosteroid Injections
These injections deliver powerful anti-inflammatory medication directly into the joint, providing relief from pain and swelling associated with conditions like arthritis and bursitis.
Hyaluronic Acid Injections / Viscosupplementation / Gel Injections
- Hylauronic Acid injections are often used for osteoarthritis, these injections help to lubricate the joint, reducing pain and improving mobility. Hyaluronic acid is a natural component of joint fluid, and its supplementation can enhance the cushioning effect within the joint.
- Viscosupplementation involves the injection of a gel-like substance into the joint to help restore the natural viscosity and elasticity of the joint fluid, providing pain relief and improved movement for patients with osteoarthritis.
- Dr. Dessouki uses Durolane for his injections. Download the patient brochure or watch the following patient testimonial video for more information:
Platelet- Rich Plasma (PRP Injections)
PRP therapy involves injecting a concentration of the patient’s own platelets into the affected joint. Platelets contain growth factors that promote healing and tissue regeneration, making this treatment effective for conditions like tendinitis and ligament injuries.
Dr. Dessouki uses nSTRIDE and you can find out more by downloading the patient brochure or watching the videos below:
What Are the Benefits of nSTRIDE Injection?
Compared to traditional osteoarthritis treatment methods, nSTRIDE has many benefits. These include:
- It is a non-invasive procedure involving a single injection.
- Significantly reduces inflammation and pain (70% reduction) associated with knee arthritis for up to two years.
- Significantly improves mobility in the treated knee.
- Protects cartilage from catabolic degeneration
- Promotes cartilage cell proliferation
- It is an autologous treatment, which eliminates the risk of adverse reactions.
Other Services
Cryotherapy
Cryotherapy is a cutting-edge treatment that uses extremely cold temperatures to reduce pain and inflammation. Dr. Dessouki offers cryotherapy as part of his pain management services. The benefits of cryotherapy include:
- Pain Relief: The cold temperatures numb the affected area, providing immediate pain relief.
- Reduced Inflammation: Cryotherapy helps to decrease swelling and inflammation, which can be particularly beneficial for acute injuries and chronic inflammatory conditions.
- Enhanced Recovery: The treatment promotes faster healing by reducing muscle soreness and fatigue, making it ideal for athletes and individuals recovering from surgery or injury.
- Improved Circulation: Cryotherapy can stimulate blood flow, which helps deliver oxygen and nutrients to the injured tissues, facilitating the healing process.
Custom Orthopaedic Bracing
Dr. Dessouki also offers custom orthopaedic bracing to provide support and stability for various musculoskeletal conditions. These braces are tailored to the individual needs of each patient, ensuring optimal fit and effectiveness. Benefits and applications of custom orthopaedic bracing include:
- Joint Support: Braces can provide stability to joints weakened by injury or arthritis, helping to prevent further damage and reduce pain during movement.
- Injury Prevention: Custom braces can help protect vulnerable areas from re-injury, especially in athletes or individuals with a history of joint instability.
- Post-Surgical Support: Following surgical procedures, braces can help maintain proper alignment and support the healing process by restricting certain movements that could jeopardize recovery.
- Enhanced Mobility: By providing targeted support, custom braces can improve mobility and function, allowing patients to engage in daily activities with greater confidence and less discomfort.
Through these comprehensive pain management services, Dr. Dessouki is dedicated to improving his patients’ quality of life by providing effective, non-surgical solutions for managing pain and enhancing musculoskeletal health.
Bone Stimulation Therapy
Bone Growth Stimulators are portable, battery-powered medical devices indicated for use in the noninvasive treatment of an established nonunion fracture acquired secondary to trauma, excluding all vertebrae and flat bones. The device was designed with following features:
- Lightweight and comfortable
- Easy-to-use & Noninvasive
- Requires simple, one-button operation
- Device is worn for 30 minutes per day
- Can be used with internal or external fixation or over a cast
This treatment has been shown in pre-clinical studies to help the body’s own healing process begin working. Clinical studies reported success rates as high as 89%.
INDICATIONS: Noninvasive treatment of an established nonunion acquired secondary to trauma, excluding vertebrae and all flat bones. A nonunion is considered to be established when the fracture site shows no visibly progressive signs of healing.
CONTRAINDICATIONS: Use of this device is contraindicated in individuals having a synovial pseudarthrosis. Demand-type pacemaker or implantable cardioverter defibrillator (ICD) operation may be adversely affected by exposure to magnetic fields. Physicians should not prescribe CMF 0L1000 for applications that may place the treatment transducers in close proximity to the pacemaker. Further screening by the attending cardiologist is recommended (such as with an electrocardiogram). CMF 0L1000 should not be used in the presence of external or internal fixation devices that are constructed from magnetic materials.
PRECAUTIONS: Weight bearing is not advised in the presence of extreme motion at the nonunion site. In the presence of a malaligned nonunion, careful consideration of the use of this device must be undertaken on an individual basis, as treatment with this device is not intended to alter or affect the degree of malalignment. The safety and effectiveness of the use of this device on individuals with nonunion secondary to, or in conjunction with, a pathological condition have not been established. This device should not be used if there are mental or physical conditions that preclude patient compliance with the physician and device instructions. When conditions of atrophy are present or when fractures have remained unhealed for long periods of time, there may be less successful results.
ADVERSE EFFECTS: No known significant adverse effects have resulted from the use of this device. Clinical studies, animal studies, and tissue culture experiments conducted with the OL1000, which has the same treatment signal as the OL1000 SC1, have not indicated any evidence of significant adverse effects.
