Steroid Knee Injection - Clinical Skills - Dr Gill

steroid knee injection

Performing the steroid knee injection, on the one hand, seems particularly simple. However, it is also potentially a dangerous procedure, as steroids have considerable side effects. So perhaps one of the most important parts of the steroid injection procedure is the patient consent, and clarification of these risks, and ensuring the patient is happy to proceed.

In this video, we perform a demonstration of a knee injection

00:00 - Introduction
00:23 - Confirming Patient Details and Consent
01:04 - Discussing Potential Side Effects
01:57 - Physical Examination of the Knee
02:14 - Identifying Knee Landmarks for Injection
02:46 - Preparing and Administering the Injection
05:36 - Disposal and Final Steps
05:55 - Patient Instructions and Expectations
06:49 - Closing Remarks


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