What amount do intra-articular injections hurt?

Depends on a few thi: ..ngs. which joint & the experience of the orthopedic surgeon who is injection larger superficial joints like knee & shoulder R minimally painful. Small joints as in the hand or foot R harder 2 inject, also deep joints as the hip R more painful, but again it depends on where it's done. Some sedation can B used in an outpatient setting. Every one uses local anesthetic or freezing spray 4 the skin.