Euflexxa Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis — Mickleham

What is a Euflexxa Injection?

Euflexxa is a hyaluronic acid injection (also known as viscosupplementation) used to relieve knee pain caused by osteoarthritis. Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring substance found in healthy joint fluid — it lubricates and cushions the knee joint.

In an osteoarthritic knee, the natural joint fluid becomes thinner and less effective. A Euflexxa injection supplements the joint's natural fluid, helping to:

• Reduce knee pain caused by osteoarthritis
• Improve joint lubrication and cushioning
• Support improved mobility and day-to-day comfort
• Potentially delay the need for more invasive treatment

Euflexxa may be suitable for patients who have not had adequate relief from simple pain medication, physiotherapy or other conservative treatments.

How is it performed?

At Axis Imaging, your Euflexxa injection is performed under real-time ultrasound guidance by an experienced radiologist. Ultrasound guidance ensures the injection is delivered accurately into the knee joint space — improving comfort and precision compared to unguided injections.

The procedure typically takes 15–20 minutes. Euflexxa is usually administered as a course of three injections, given one week apart. Your radiologist will confirm your treatment plan at your first appointment.

After Your Euflexxa Injection

• You can usually drive yourself home after an ultrasound-guided knee injection
• Avoid strenuous activity, heavy lifting or prolonged standing for 48 hours after each injection
• You may experience mild swelling or discomfort at the injection site — this usually settles within a day or two
• Pain relief is gradual and typically develops over the course of the treatment program
• Your referring doctor will receive a report from our radiologist within 24–48 hours

Epidural Injections for Back & Leg Pain — Mickleham

What is an Epidural Injection?

An epidural injection delivers a combination of local anaesthetic and corticosteroid (anti-inflammatory medication) directly into the epidural space of the spine. This targets the nerve roots causing your pain, providing relief from:

• Lower back pain and sciatica
• Leg pain, numbness or tingling (radiculopathy)
• Pain caused by disc herniation or prolapse
• Spinal stenosis and nerve compression
• Cervical (neck) pain radiating into the arms

How is it performed?

At Axis Imaging, your epidural injection is performed by an experienced radiologist under real-time imaging guidance — either fluoroscopy (live X-ray) or CT — ensuring the medication is delivered to exactly the right location.

The procedure typically takes 15–30 minutes. Local anaesthetic is used to numb the skin, and most patients experience minimal discomfort during the injection.

After Your Epidural

• You will need someone to drive you home after the procedure
• Avoid strenuous activity for 24–48 hours
• You may experience some temporary soreness at the injection site
• Pain relief can take several days to take effect and may improve over 2–4 weeks
• Your referring doctor will receive a report from our radiologist within 24–48 hours

Cortisone & Joint Injections — Image-Guided Pain Relief in Mickleham

What is a Cortisone Injection?

A cortisone (corticosteroid) injection delivers anti-inflammatory medication directly into a painful joint, bursa or soft tissue. Image guidance ensures the medication reaches exactly the right spot.

We offer injections for:

• Knee joint pain (osteoarthritis, bursitis)
• Hip joint pain
• Shoulder pain (rotator cuff, shoulder bursitis, AC joint)
• Ankle and foot pain (plantar fasciitis)
• Elbow pain (tennis elbow, golfer’s elbow)
• Wrist and hand joint pain
• Facet joint injections (spine)
• Nerve root injections

How is it performed?

Your cortisone injection at Axis Imaging is performed under ultrasound or CT guidance by one of our specialist radiologists. This ensures precise placement — improving the effectiveness of the treatment compared to unguided injections.

The procedure takes approximately 15–20 minutes. Local anaesthetic numbs the area before the injection. Most patients can return to normal activities within 24 hours.

After Your Cortisone Injection

• You may drive yourself home after an ultrasound-guided injection (not after a CT-guided or spinal injection)
• Avoid vigorous activity for 48–72 hours after your injection
• Full effect is typically felt within 3–7 days and may last several weeks to months
• Your referring doctor will receive a report within 24–48 hours