Procedures

Injections

Covering a wide variety of possibilities, many medications and treatments may be administered via injection. Injections like corticosteroids can help lower inflammation, soothe allergic reactions, and reduce pain. Joint injections are one example. Injections can be used to treat many health conditions, like allergic reactions, asthma, arthritis, tendonitis, and also to accelerate healing, as with platelet rich plasma injections. Additionally, some pain relievers and birth controls can also be injected.

Joint Injection and Aspiration

When there is fluid buildup in a joint, joint aspiration can be used to remove it. During the procedure, a needle and syringe are used to take out the excess fluid, relieve swelling, or obtain a sample for analysis. The procedure is done under local anesthesia, so pain and discomfort are usually minimal. Joint aspiration is done on the knee more than anywhere else, but can also be used around the shoulders, elbows, hips, wrists, and ankles.

Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Injection

PRP injection is a regenerative therapy in which a concentrated preparation of a patient’s own platelets, obtained by centrifuging a sample of whole blood, is injected into damaged or degenerated tissue. The platelet concentrate releases growth factors that promote tissue healing, reduce inflammation, and stimulate cellular repair. These PRP injections can promote natural tissue healing and regeneration, may reduce pain and improve function in chronic musculoskeletal condition, and can potentially reduce the need for surgical intervention. Common injection sites include the knee for osteoarthritis, shoulder, elbow for lateral epicondylitis / tennis elbow or medial epicondylitis / golfer’s elbow, and ankle/foot for achilles tendinopathy, plantar fasciitis.

Lesions / Cysts / Warts

Lesions are regions within an organ or body tissue that suffered damage via disease or another injury. Wounds, ulcers, abscesses, and tumors are all examples of lesions. Cysts are sacs of tissue that are filled with other substances, like fluid or air. Warts are small, hard, and benign growths that appear on the skin and are usually caused by a virus. Each one can be treated in our office with varying methods of treatment.

Mole Biopsy / Excisions

When a troubling mole is present on your skin, our providers will assess the mole to determine if a biopsy is necessary. This process is called excisional biopsy. While it sounds like a scary process, it can be performed quickly and safely in office using local anesthesia. A small percentage of biopsied moles are determined to be melanoma. Most biopsied moles are completely removed during the procedure.

Birth Control

A popular form of birth control is the IUD. IUD stands for intrauterine device, and it may be a copper-coated piece of plastic or may be coated in hormones such as progestin. The device is fitted and inserted into the uterus using an applicator tube. IUD placement is an uncomplicated, quick, and typically only mildly uncomfortable procedure.

Lacerations / Sutures

We can quickly and expertly manage lacerations in our office. When a cut or laceration is large or deep enough, a Band-Aid, medicated ointment, or gauze wrap may not be enough. Sutures (also called stitches) are designed to seal the edges of a wound together so that it can heal. This helps reduce the potential for scars forming, stop the bleeding, and decrease the potential for the wound to get infected.