Joint Injections in Lancaster, Ohio

Illustration of a knee joint with a syringe injecting into the knee area.

Fast Relief Without Surgery. Trusted, Targeted Treatment.

Joint pain doesn’t always mean surgery. Dr. Kristopher Collins offers advanced injection therapies designed to reduce inflammation, ease pain, and help you move with confidence — no OR required.

Find out if a simple injection could be the solution you need.

When Are Injections the Right Choice?

Injections can reduce pain and improve motion — especially if you:

  • Have arthritis in your knee, hip, or shoulder

  • Experience pain or swelling with movement

  • Want to avoid or delay surgery

  • Need pain relief to make physical therapy more effective

  • Already tried medications or other conservative care

Get back to activity — without the surgical downtime.

What Types of Injections Are Offered?

Cortisone (Steroid Injections)
Quick-acting anti-inflammatory solution for swollen, painful joints.
✅ Relief in days | ⏳ Lasts weeks to months

Gel Injections (Viscosupplementation)
Adds lubrication with anti-inflammatory properties to the knee joint.
✅ Ideal for knee osteoarthritis | Lasts months

PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma)
Uses platelets to promote healing in joints or tendons.
✅ Natural healing | ⚕️ Often used for sports injuries and early arthritis

The right injection. The right joint. At the right time.

What to Expect During and After Your Injection

  • 🕓 In-office treatment in minutes

  • 🔊 Ultrasound guidance used for accuracy when needed

  • 🔁 No major downtime — most patients resume light activity same day

  • ⏱️ Results in 2–7 days depending on type of injection

Why Choose Dr. Collins for Your Joint Injection

Precision. Experience. Results You Can Feel.

  • ✅ Fellowship-trained in joint preservation and replacement

  • ✅ Offers multiple options, not just one type of injection

  • ✅ Coordinates care with physical therapists for longer-lasting results

  • ✅ Explains your plan clearly — no pressure, no confusion

💉 Injection FAQ

  • We perform cortisone, hyaluronic acid, and biologic injections(PRP, Stem Cells) for joint, tendon, and bursal pain — tailored to your diagnosis.

  • They offer pain relief and reduce inflammation, but don’t reverse joint damage. Injections are often part of a stepwise treatment plan.

  • It depends on the type. Cortisone is typically limited to 3–4 times a year. We’ll guide based on safety and effectiveness.

  • Yes — when needed for precision, particularly for deep or smaller joints like the shoulder, hip, or foot.

Find Out if a Simple Injection Could Help

Not ready for surgery? You don’t have to be. Let’s talk about smart, effective non-surgical options.

Busy schedule? Ask about our Tuesday evening clinic — designed for working patients.

Dr. Collins offers Injections and Non-Surgical Options to patients across Central and Southeast Ohio — including, Lancaster, Canal Winchester, Pickerington, Zanesville, Baltimore, New Lexington, Logan, Nelsonville, Athens, Circleville, Chillicothe, and surrounding areas.