By Gardner Orthopedics | Fort Myers, FL

When joint pain makes every step feel like a chore — or keeps you from doing what you love — you don’t always need surgery. In fact, many patients at Gardner Orthopedics in Fort Myers find lasting relief through image-guided joint injections, a safe, targeted, and often highly effective treatment for pain and inflammation.

Whether it’s your knee, shoulder, hip, or ankle, joint injections can help reduce pain, improve movement, and restore quality of life — without long recovery times or downtime.

What Are Joint Injections?

Joint injections involve delivering anti-inflammatory medication, regenerative solutions, or joint-lubricating agents directly into the painful area, often with ultrasound or fluoroscopic guidance to ensure accuracy.

“We use joint injections to reduce inflammation and improve mobility — often as part of a broader strategy to help patients avoid surgery,” says Dr. Ron Gardner, board-certified orthopedic surgeon at Gardner Orthopedics.

Conditions That Benefit from Joint Injections

If you’ve been diagnosed with — or suspect you may have — any of the following, joint injections may be appropriate:

  • Osteoarthritis

  • Bursitis or tendonitis

  • Frozen shoulder

  • Meniscus injuries

  • Labral tears

  • Rotator cuff inflammation

  • Plantar fasciitis

  • SI joint dysfunction or sacroiliitis

Injections can help break the cycle of inflammation and pain, allowing your body to move more naturally and heal more effectively — especially when paired with therapy or lifestyle changes.

Types of Joint Injections We Use

At Gardner Orthopedics, we offer a variety of injection options customized to each patient’s needs:

1. Corticosteroid Injections

  • Reduce inflammation quickly

  • Provide short- to medium-term pain relief (weeks to months)

  • Often used for arthritis flares or acute joint swelling

2. GOZone Injections (Exclusive to Gardner Orthopedics)

  • Blended anti-inflammatory, nutrient, and regenerative compounds

  • Designed to reduce pain and support tissue healing

  • Ideal for patients wanting a more holistic and steroid-free option

3. Viscosupplementation (Hyaluronic Acid)

  • Acts as a lubricant for joints, particularly the knees

  • Helps cushion and reduce friction in arthritic joints

  • Often used when cortisone has failed or is not advised

4. Regenerative Injections

  • Includes platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and extracellular vesicle therapies

  • Stimulate tissue repair and reduce long-term inflammation

  • Often used for tendon injuries, mild arthritis, or after surgery

A 2021 study published in the American Journal of Physical Medicine & Rehabilitation found that patients receiving guided injections had significantly greater improvements in joint function and pain scores versus those with medication alone.

What to Expect During Treatment

  • Most injections take 15–30 minutes in our office

  • Ultrasound or fluoroscopy ensures precise placement

  • Some soreness is normal for 1–2 days

  • Relief can begin within 48 hours and continue for weeks or longer, depending on the treatment used

A Real-World Success Story

A Gardner Ortho Patient, a 63-year-old retired golf instructor, had been struggling with shoulder pain that worsened with activity. After a diagnostic evaluation and guided corticosteroid injection, he regained enough motion to return to golf — without pain and without needing surgery.

When Are Injections Used?

Injections are often part of a stepwise treatment plan. They may be used:

  • Before or instead of surgery

  • To delay joint replacement in early to moderate arthritis

  • As part of a rehabilitation program

  • After surgery to reduce inflammation and support healing

Pairing Injections with IV and Regenerative Support

Many patients benefit from IV therapy or regenerative options in combination with injections. For example:

  • IV vitamin C and amino acids can accelerate soft tissue healing

  • GOZone Injections + regenerative therapy can provide short-term relief and long-term repair

  • Injections following surgery can reduce inflammation and scar tissue formation

“Our goal is to reduce pain quickly while also improving long-term outcomes — and injections are often the best first step,” says Dr. Gardner.

Get Moving Again — Without Surgery

If joint pain is limiting your life, you don’t have to wait for it to get worse. Joint injections at Gardner Orthopedics offer fast, targeted relief backed by expert care and personalized follow-up.

📞 Schedule your consultation today to find out which injection therapy is right for you.

About Gardner Orthopedics

Located in Fort Myers, Florida, Gardner Orthopedics delivers comprehensive orthopedic care that includes advanced joint injections, orthopedic surgery, pain management, regenerative medicine, IV therapy, foot and ankle care, and full-body evaluations through Platinum Physicals. Led by Dr. Ron Gardner, our team is committed to helping you stay active and pain-free.

📍 3033 Winkler Ave. Ste. 100, Fort Myers, FL 33916
📞 Call: 1-239-277-7070
🌐 Visit: www.gardnerorthopedics.com

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