Hip Joint Intra-Articular Injection

The hip joint can be a source of deep groin, buttock or thigh pain, particularly with osteoarthritis, inflammation or other joint disorders. An intra-articular hip injection may be considered when the hip is suspected to be contributing to symptoms and can provide both diagnostic information and, in selected cases, temporary therapeutic relief.

Because the hip joint is deep and surrounded by important structures, the injection is performed using image guidance, commonly ultrasound or X-ray. A fine needle is positioned within the joint and a small amount of local anaesthetic, with or without corticosteroid depending on the clinical situation, is injected into the joint space.

Local anaesthetic may provide early temporary relief, while any corticosteroid effect develops over the following days. The degree of relief can help assess how much the hip joint contributes to your pain, although it does not reverse underlying arthritis or structural damage. Dr Danesh will use the response, examination and imaging findings to guide further treatment.