Joint, back or limb pain

Examination guides treatment

An injection is not the default treatment for joint pain. Symptoms, examination findings and underlying conditions guide the decision. Mention injuries, previous investigations and your medicines.

When might a joint or corticosteroid injection help?

For uncomplicated back pain without warning signs, a physiotherapist can also be an appropriate first contact. Imaging is not routinely needed.

When is urgent assessment needed?

A hot, swollen and very painful joint, especially with fever, or deformity or inability to bear weight after injury needs urgent assessment. Back pain with new urinary retention, numbness around the saddle area or progressive muscle weakness needs immediate assessment. Call 116117 for advice on where to go, or 112 in an emergency.

After the visit

Your treatment and follow-up

1. Home care

   We agree treatment, recovery instructions and the signs that need a new assessment.

2. Test results

   If tests are needed, we agree who reviews the results, when you will hear back and what to do if no reply arrives.

3. Follow-up

   We agree when and where to seek further care. Your visit notes are available in OmaMehiläinen.

Contact Mehiläinen Töölö if your care instructions are unclear.