{"id":25983,"date":"2020-04-14T17:35:57","date_gmt":"2020-04-14T17:35:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/plexusmedical.ca\/infiltrations\/"},"modified":"2020-10-20T21:59:39","modified_gmt":"2020-10-20T21:59:39","slug":"infiltrations","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/plexusmedical.ca\/en\/infiltrations\/","title":{"rendered":"Infiltrations"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>[et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; fullwidth=&#8221;on&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.0.11&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;6em||||false|false&#8221;][et_pb_fullwidth_post_title meta=&#8221;off&#8221; featured_image=&#8221;off&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; title_font=&#8221;|||on|||||&#8221; title_text_color=&#8221;#ffffff&#8221; background_image=&#8221;https:\/\/plexusmedical.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Injection-therapy.jpg&#8221; custom_margin=&#8221;1px||1px||true|&#8221; custom_padding=&#8221;10em||10em||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_tablet=&#8221;7em||7em||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_phone=&#8221;5em||5em||true|false&#8221; custom_padding_last_edited=&#8221;on|phone&#8221;][\/et_pb_fullwidth_post_title][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f0f3f2&#8243;][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;3_5,2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;3_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; header_2_text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_align_tablet=&#8221;left&#8221; header_2_text_align_phone=&#8221;&#8221; header_2_text_align_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221; text_orientation_tablet=&#8221;left&#8221; text_orientation_phone=&#8221;&#8221; text_orientation_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>Learn more<\/h2>\n<p><span class='et-dropcap'>O<\/span>ur therapeutic arsenal is varied but we mainly intervene via a range of therapeutic injections (infiltrations) to promote optimal functional recovery of the majority of common musculoskeletal injuries. Since 2010, most if not all the injections we do are done under ultrasound guidance. Multiple clinical studies have confirmed the clear advantages obtained with ultrasound guided injections[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;2_5&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_image src=&#8221;https:\/\/plexusmedical.ca\/wp-content\/uploads\/2020\/10\/Injection.png&#8221; title_text=&#8221;Injection&#8221; align=&#8221;center&#8221; _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;][\/et_pb_image][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>MEDICAL MSK INDICATIONS FOR THERAPEUTIC INJECTIONS<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Tendonitis<\/li>\n<li>Capsulitis (Frozen shoulder)<\/li>\n<li>Arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Synovitis<\/li>\n<li>Osteoarthritis,<\/li>\n<li>Myofascial Syndrome<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.2&#8243; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-40px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|desktop&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Sprains and strains<\/li>\n<li>Old painful fractured bones<\/li>\n<li>Painful scars<\/li>\n<li>Sciatic neuralgia<\/li>\n<li>Occipital Neuralgia<\/li>\n<li>Morton&#8217;s Neuroma<\/li>\n<li>Heel Spur<\/li>\n<li>Plantar Fasciitis<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.2&#8243; custom_margin=&#8221;0px||0px||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_tablet=&#8221;-40px||||false|false&#8221; custom_margin_phone=&#8221;&#8221; custom_margin_last_edited=&#8221;on|tablet&#8221;]<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Carpal Tunnel Syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Chronic Spinal Sprains<\/li>\n<li>Facet Syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Disc hernia ( operated or not )<\/li>\n<li>Surgery sequels<\/li>\n<li>Etc\u2026<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f0f3f2&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;1px|||||&#8221;]<\/p>\n<h2>INFILTRATABLE AREAS AND REGIONS<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||2px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>EVERY SKELETAL JOINTS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Shoulder<\/li>\n<li>Elbow<\/li>\n<li>Wrist<\/li>\n<li>Hand<\/li>\n<li>Fingers<\/li>\n<li>Hip<\/li>\n<li>Knee<\/li>\n<li>Ankle<\/li>\n<li>Foot<\/li>\n<li>Toes<\/li>\n<li>\n<p>Myofascial Trigger Points<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>SPINAL AREAS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Greater and Lesser Occipital Nerves Blocks GON, LON<\/li>\n<li>Third Occipital Nerve Block TON<\/li>\n<li>Superficial Cervical Plexus Block<\/li>\n<li>Trigeminal Nerve Block<\/li>\n<li>Facet Blocks<\/li>\n<li>Peri-Radicular Spinal Blocks<\/li>\n<li>Paravertebral Thoracic Blocks<\/li>\n<li>Caudal Block<\/li>\n<li>Articulating infiltration. sacro-iliaque<\/li>\n<li>Articulating infiltration. sacro-coccygien<\/li>\n<li>Impar Block (Warther&#8217;s Sacro-coccygeal Plexus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>PERIPHERAL NERVES<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Median Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Ulna Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Radial Nerve<\/li>\n<li>P.I.N. Posterior Interosseous Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Suprascapular Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Sciatic Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Lateral Femoro-Cutaneous Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Pudendal Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Common Peroneal Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Geniculate Nerves<\/li>\n<li>Posterior Tibial Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Sural Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Saphenous Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Deep and Superficial Peroneal Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Morton&#8217;s Neuroma<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.2&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.2&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>THORACIC INJECTIONS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Intercostal Nerve Block<\/li>\n<li>Paravertebral Thoracic Blocks<\/li>\n<li>NDS nerf dorsal scapulaire<\/li>\n<li>NSA nerf spinal accessoire<\/li>\n<li>Sterno-clavicular and costo-sternal joint injection<\/li>\n<li>Articulating infiltration. costo-transverse<\/li>\n<li>Myosfascial Trigger Points injections<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Pelvis<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Hip joint injection<\/li>\n<li>Hip Trochanter injection ( tendon and bursa )<\/li>\n<li>Ischial injection ( tendon and bursa )<\/li>\n<li>Pubic joint injection<\/li>\n<li>Piriformis and Obturator internus injections<\/li>\n<li>Pudendal Nerve block<\/li>\n<li>Ilio-Hypogastric Nerve block<\/li>\n<li>Genito-Femoral Nerve block<\/li>\n<li>Impar Nerve block (Warther&#8217;s plexus)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>Others<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Shoulder calcification lavage<\/li>\n<li>Frozen Shoulder distensive capsular injection<\/li>\n<li>TMJ injection (Jaw)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; background_color=&#8221;rgba(0,0,0,0)&#8221;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||4px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>TYPES OF INJECTIONS<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>CORTISONE INJECTIONS<\/h4>\n<p>Cortisone injections have been used since the 1950&#8217;s to treat injuries and inflammatory issues of the musculo-skeletal system. Generally speaking, cortisone injections are still very useful even in very low dosages. They remain quite a safe procedure as long as we don&#8217;t treat the same parts over 3-4 times yearly. Most if not all cortisone injections should be done under ultrasound guidance for matters of efficacy and safety. Most cortisone injections are mixed with a local anesthetic ( lidocaine, marcaine, etc&#8230;) so the procedure is almost painless.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>VISCOSUPPLEMENTATION INFILTRATION<\/h4>\n<p>Purified Hyaluronic Acid injections act as joints lubricants for treating worn out joints. In a majority of patients, 1 or 2 yearly injections give adequate relief so most joint replacement surgery can be postponed indefinetely (Monovisc, Durolane, N\u00e9ovisc, Euflexxa, etc\u2026)<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.4.7&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>CELLULAR MATRIX : TO IMPROVE STEM CELLS MIGRATION<\/h4>\n<p>Combining PRP into a hyaluronic acid viscosupplement can significantly increase the bio-active time of PRP inside the targeted joints Actually, platelets trapped in a liquid cartilage injection tend to prolong the migration attracting effect over neighboring stem cells.<br \/> This procedure, named CELLULAR MATRIX, aims to optimise PRP healing properties in joints.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][\/et_pb_section][et_pb_section fb_built=&#8221;1&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.3&#8243; background_color=&#8221;#f0f3f2&#8243;][et_pb_row _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243; custom_padding=&#8221;||4px|||&#8221;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;4_4&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h2>PRP injections : Platelet Rich Plasma injections<\/h2>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.3.3&#8243;]<\/p>\n<p>Since 2010, <strong>PRP<\/strong> (<strong>P<\/strong>latelet <strong>R<\/strong>ich <strong>P<\/strong>lasma)injections are well established medical procedures to increase the healing and repair of most musculo-skeletal tissus:<\/p>\n<p>Thousand of physicians all over the world are using these injections daily. This therapy uses our own plasma and platelets to activate healing processes in tissus that resist common treatment modalities: cortisone injections, physiotherapy, anti-inflammatory medications, etc&#8230;<\/p>\n<p><strong>PRP<\/strong> is first prepared by drawing a small quantity of blood from the patient&#8217;s arm vein. This sample is spinned in a centrifuge with specific tubes to extract plasma and platelets while removing white and red blood cells.<\/p>\n<p>This is the <strong>PRP<\/strong> that will be injected under ultrasound guidance in the targeted injuries and lesions. When injected, platelets release a multitude of biochemical substances (growth factors) that induce the various stages of lesion repair while activating the migration and transformation of stem cells, which play a key role in tissue regeneration.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Platelets and stem cells<\/strong> are always interacting in healing tissues. <strong>First<\/strong>, platelets initiate tissues repair by forming a blood clot at the injection site. <strong>PRP<\/strong>. <strong>Secondly<\/strong>, platelets release chemotactic molecules that attracts neighbouring stem cells to migrate at the injection site <strong>PRP<\/strong>. <strong>Thirdly<\/strong>, platelets induce the stem cells to transforms in the types of mains cells needed for the healing and repair of the injured part.<\/p>\n<p>PRP: a novel and safe therapy available at our <strong>Pain clinic<\/strong>since 2010<\/p>\n<p>1 to 4 sessions are usually effective in about 80% of treated lesions.<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>PRP: SAMPLING OF BLOOD<\/h4>\n<p>On the day of treatment, 2 to 4 tablespoons of blood is simply drawn from a vein from the patient elbow crease. After the centrifuging process, the PRP injection is done under ultrasound guidance<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>REST PERIOD<\/h4>\n<p>Complete relative rest of the treated area is required for the first week of two after the PRP injection Light mobilisation and light exercices are allowed after a few days when the initial post-injection pain is wearing off. Usually from the third or fourth week after the PRP injection, more regular activities and gentle strenghting Then we can start a gradual return to regular activities. Gradual return to normal activities is allowed in the coming weeks and month to match the functionnal capacities that should improve in the coming months<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_2,1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>AUTORIZED MEDICATIONS<\/h4>\n<p>During the first few days after a PRP injection, local pain can increase. It should be treated with Acetaminophne (Tylenol) as needed, 500 mg 1-2 caplets 2-4 times daily. If the pain is more intense, a more potent pain killer may be used for a day or two. One should avoid applying ice at the injected area because this might reduce the healing potency of PRP<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_2&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>MEDICATIONS TO AVOID:<\/h4>\n<p>Anti-inflamatory medications should be avoided for the 4 weeks period following a PRP treatment: Aspirine, Motrin, Advil, Ibuprof\u00e8ne, Voltaren, Naprosyn, Arthrotec, Aleve, Celebrex Prednisone, cortisone. Like ice applications , these medications may reduce the healing potency of PRP injections<\/p>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][\/et_pb_row][et_pb_row column_structure=&#8221;1_3,1_3,1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>COUNTER-INDICATIONS TO HAVING A PRP INJECTIONS<\/h4>\n<p>PRP injections should be avoided for any of the following reasons:<\/p>\n<ul>\n<li>Allergies to local anesthetic ( Xylocaine )<\/li>\n<li>Ongoing treatment with blood thinners ( anti-coagulants )<\/li>\n<li>Recent cortisone injection ( &lt; )<\/li>\n<li>Pregnancy and breast feeding<\/li>\n<li>Unstable blood coagulation issues<\/li>\n<li>AIDS or other immuno-deficient issues<\/li>\n<li>Active untreated infections<\/li>\n<li>Active untreated anemia<\/li>\n<li>Active cancer<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;][et_pb_text _builder_version=&#8221;4.1&#8243;]<\/p>\n<h4>MEDICAL INDICATIONS FOR PRP INJECTIONS<\/h4>\n<ul>\n<li>Injuries : Tendons<\/li>\n<li>Ligaments<\/li>\n<li>Bursa<\/li>\n<li>Cartilage and labrum<\/li>\n<li>Meniscuc tears<\/li>\n<li>Sprains and strains<\/li>\n<li>Osteo-arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Arthritis<\/li>\n<li>Occipital neuralgia<\/li>\n<li>Morton&#8217;s neuroma<\/li>\n<li>Carpal tunnel syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Trigger fingers<\/li>\n<li>Sciatic Nerve<\/li>\n<li>Spinal pains<\/li>\n<li>Residual fracture pains<\/li>\n<li>Plantar Fasciitis<\/li>\n<li>Myofascial Syndrome<\/li>\n<li>Capsulitis (Frozen shoulder)<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p>[\/et_pb_text][\/et_pb_column][et_pb_column type=&#8221;1_3&#8243; 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