Fluoroscopic Guided Intra-articular Hip Injection

Intra-articular hip injections are a common treatment for hip pain. Hip pain is usually due to inflammation of an arthritic or traumatized hip joint. Placing an anti-inflammatory solution into the hip joint may reduce inflammation and decrease or relieve pain.

The procedure is performed in an injection suite in the office or in a surgery center. While lying face up on X-ray table the skin over the groin will be marked, cleaned and then numbed with lidocaine. After the skin is numb, a needle is directed into the hip using fluoroscopic (X-ray) guidance.

During administration of the numbing agent, you may feel a slight pinch and burn sensation lasting only a few seconds. Next you may feel some pressure as the needle is advanced into the hip joint. Most patients receive benefit from the injection within the first week. Sometimes the relief is delayed, and benefit is realized the second week.