Ultrasound Guided Injections
Ultrasound guidance improves accuracy and comfort when delivering injections for inflammatory and painful conditions.
- Precise, image-guided targeting
- Consultation and advice included
- Clear aftercare information
Ultrasound-Guided Injections at the Foot & Ankle Centre offer highly accurate, targeted treatment for pain and inflammation affecting the feet, ankles, and lower limbs. Using real-time ultrasound imaging, our specialists can precisely locate the affected joint, tendon, bursa, or soft-tissue structure—ensuring the injection is delivered exactly where it is needed for maximum effectiveness.
These minimally invasive treatments are commonly used for conditions such as plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, ankle arthritis, Morton’s neuroma, ligament injuries, bursitis, and persistent soft-tissue pain. Ultrasound guidance dramatically improves accuracy compared to blind injections, leading to better pain relief, faster recovery, and reduced risk of complications.
We offer a full range of injectable therapies, including steroid injections, local anaesthetic, hyaluronic acid (viscosupplementation), and platelet-rich plasma (PRP). With expert imaging, advanced techniques, and personalised aftercare, the Foot & Ankle Centre provides safe, effective solutions that help patients return to activity with confidence.
Discuss options and likely benefits with our clinicians to choose the right approach for you.
FAQs
These are injections performed using real-time ultrasound imaging to accurately target the precise area causing pain. The ultrasound allows the clinician to visualise tissues and guide the needle safely.
Plantar fasciitis, Achilles tendonitis, Morton’s neuroma, ankle or foot arthritis, ligament sprains, bursitis, tendon sheath inflammation, and soft-tissue pain or swelling.
They offer greater accuracy, improved outcomes, reduced discomfort, higher safety, and a lower risk of injecting the wrong structure—ensuring the medication reaches exactly the right location.
Corticosteroid injections to reduce inflammation, local anaesthetic for immediate pain relief, hyaluronic acid injections for joint lubrication, and PRP (platelet-rich plasma) to support tissue healing. Your clinician will recommend the best option for your condition.
Most patients tolerate the procedure very well. Local anaesthetic is often used to make the injection as comfortable as possible.
Your clinician will assess your symptoms and diagnosis, use ultrasound to locate the affected area, clean and prepare the skin, perform the injection under ultrasound guidance, and provide aftercare and activity advice.
Relief can begin within 24–48 hours for steroid injections, while treatments like PRP may take several weeks as tissue healing progresses.
Yes. Ultrasound significantly reduces the risk of complications by ensuring accurate placement. Risks may include temporary soreness, mild bruising, infection, or allergic reaction, but these are rare.
Steroid injections typically provide relief for weeks to months, hyaluronic acid can last several months, and PRP aims for longer-term improvement as healing continues.
You can book via the Foot & Ankle Centre website, by phone, or through an online enquiry. Our specialists will assess your symptoms and confirm if ultrasound-guided injections are right for you.