During the exam
You lie on the examining table. The radiologist will begin with an ultrasound exam and you will be asked to move the joint being examined.
After the skin is disinfected, the radiologist will take the ultrasound markers and then inject the cortisone. This procedure usually takes only a few minutes.
Duration of the exam
The time may vary, but the duration is approximately 15 minutes, including the preliminary ultrasound exam.
Is it painful?
The exam may be uncomfortable in some people however, a good local anesthetic minimizes patient discomfort. |
