Who Is a Good Candidate for Joint Injections?
At Joint Health Specialists (JHS), a division of San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists, our mission is to help patients find relief from joint pain without surgery. Whether you’re managing early arthritis, recovering from an injury, or looking to delay joint replacement, our non-surgical treatments are designed to help you move better, feel stronger, and stay active longer.
In this video, Dr. Harris explains how joint injections can provide fast, targeted relief and how our team determines who’s a good candidate for these treatments.
Understanding Joint Injections
Joint injections are a non-surgical treatment used to reduce inflammation, relieve pain, and improve function in joints affected by arthritis, injury, or overuse. At JHS, we offer several types of injections, including:
Hyaluronic Acid (HA) Injections: Help lubricate the joint and improve movement, often called the “joint gel.”
Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP): Uses your own blood components to promote healing and tissue repair.
Lipogems (Micro-Fragmented Adipose Injections): Uses processed fat cells to support natural healing.
Iovera° Pain Management: A non-drug, targeted treatment that uses cold therapy to block pain signals temporarily.
These treatments are designed to address pain at its source, helping patients recover mobility and return to daily life without relying on long-term medication or surgery.
Who May Benefit from Joint Injections?
Joint injections are often ideal for patients who:
Experience joint pain, stiffness, or swelling due to osteoarthritis or inflammation.
Have tried over-the-counter medications or physical therapy but still have pain.
Want to delay or avoid joint replacement surgery.
Need pain relief to support recovery after an injury or a flare-up of arthritis.
If your pain limits your mobility or affects your ability to exercise, sleep, or perform daily activities, joint injections may be the right next step.
Our specialists evaluate your condition, imaging results, and activity level to determine the best approach, ensuring you receive care that aligns with your goals and lifestyle.
The JHS Three-Step Care Model
At Joint Health Specialists, we believe every treatment plan should be as unique as the patient. That’s why our approach follows a simple, three-step model:
Evaluation: During your initial wellness exam, our team takes time to understand your symptoms, review your medical history, and perform a physical assessment. Imaging or diagnostic tests may be used to identify the exact cause of your joint pain.
Treatment Planning: Based on your condition, your provider will recommend the most effective injection type, whether it’s HA, PRP, or Lipogems, and outline a personalized care plan.
Ongoing Support: After your injection, we guide you through recovery and monitor your progress, adjusting your plan as needed to ensure long-term relief and improved function.
This comprehensive model allows patients to experience faster relief, better outcomes, and a clear path toward maintaining joint health, all without surgery.
When Injections May Not Be the Best Option
While joint injections help many patients, they aren’t right for everyone. In some cases, severe joint damage or advanced arthritis may require surgical intervention, such as hip or knee replacement.
If this becomes the case, JHS works seamlessly with the surgical team at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists to ensure a smooth transition to next-step care.
Our goal is always the same: to help you achieve the best possible outcome, whether through injections or surgery when appropriate.
Why Choose Joint Health Specialists for Joint Injections?
At Joint Health Specialists, every treatment starts with you.
Our team takes a personalized, patient-first approach to joint pain, focusing on the most effective non-surgical solutions available today. Whether you’re managing early arthritis, recovering from an injury, or hoping to delay joint replacement, our experts use advanced injection therapies to help restore movement and reduce pain safely.
Our fellowship-trained orthopaedic specialists work closely with you to create a care plan that fits your lifestyle and goals. From your first exam to your final follow-up, you’ll have a clear, guided path toward lasting relief, all backed by the trusted experience of San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists.
Our mission is simple: to help you move better, recover faster, and stay surgery-free for as long as possible.
Discover Your Non-Surgical Solution for Joint Pain
If joint pain is limiting your mobility or daily comfort, there’s no need to wait until surgery is your only option.
Schedule a consultation with Joint Health Specialists at San Antonio Orthopædic Specialists to discover how joint injections and other non-surgical treatments can help you get back to doing what you love, faster and with less pain.