Interventional Radiology offers a range of minimally invasive, image-guided procedures to diagnose and treat musculoskeletal disorders, providing effective pain relief, improved mobility, and faster recovery with less risk than surgery.
Common IR procedures in musculoskeletal care include
Image-Guided Joint Injections
For pain relief in arthritis or inflammation using corticosteroids or hyaluronic acid.
Bone and Soft Tissue Biopsies
Accurate diagnosis of tumors or infections using CT or ultrasound guidance.
Vertebroplasty and Kyphoplasty
Injection of bone cement into fractured vertebrae to relieve pain and stabilize the spine.
Radiofrequency Ablation (RFA)
Used to treat painful bone conditions like osteoid osteoma or metastasis by heating and destroying abnormal tissue.
Drainage of Abscesses or Fluid Collections
Using imaging guidance to safely remove infected or inflammatory fluid from joints or soft tissues.
Genicular Artery Embolisation (GAE)
For knee osteoarthritis, shoulder embolisation for frozen shoulder, and plantar fascia embolisation for plantar fasciitis are emerging, minimally invasive treatments that target chronic pain caused by inflammation.
These procedures are typically performed under local anesthesia, with shorter hospital stays and quicker return to normal activities making IR an essential part of modern musculoskeletal care.
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