Mehiläinen Helsinki Töölö · general practice appointment
An injection is not a shortcut for every pain problem. In the right situation, it can still be decisive.
A joint or corticosteroid injection should not be given simply because something hurts. First, the likely cause of pain, contraindications such as infection and the role of injection in the treatment plan need to be assessed.
Allow enough time: if you hope the procedure can be performed during the same visit, it is often sensible to book two consecutive appointments. The decision to proceed is always made after assessment.
Price: examinations, supplies and a minor-procedure facility fee may be charged in addition to the consultation. See Mehiläinen’s price list; the exact estimate depends on the findings and procedure performed.
Available appointments and booking are handled in Mehiläinen’s appointment service.
Care route
When should I book, call 116117 or call 112?
Book an appointment if
- joint or tendon-region pain needs examination and you want to know whether an injection could help
- the pain is local and there is no fever or rapidly worsening redness
- you need a diagnosis and benefit-risk assessment before any injection
Call 116117 if
- a joint becomes suddenly hot, red, very painful or feverish
- there is recent injury, marked swelling, inability to bear weight or suspected infection
- diabetes, anticoagulation, immunosuppression or another risk factor makes injection safety uncertain
Call 112 if
- there is chest pain, severe shortness of breath, impaired consciousness, stroke-like symptoms or another emergency
- general condition deteriorates rapidly or the person cannot stay awake
- bleeding, pain or injury feels immediately life-threatening or function-threatening
This is not an emergency department. At the appointment the aim is to examine the situation and decide the next sensible step: self-care, medication, a minor procedure, tests or referral.
Booking
When is this the right appointment?
- localised joint or tendon-region pain
- a situation where the diagnosis and findings support injection treatment
- pain where imaging, physiotherapy, medication and injection need to be weighed
- discussion of benefits and risks of corticosteroid injection
- 112 Finland: when to call the emergency number
- Medical Helpline 116117
During the visit
What is assessed during the visit?
- location, duration and clinical findings
- whether injection is safe and justified
- whether imaging or another assessment is needed first
- aftercare, loading instructions and follow-up
Aim
Purpose of the appointment
An injection should not be given just because a joint hurts. The visit assesses whether symptoms and findings support injection treatment, contraindications and whether imaging, rehabilitation or another route should come first. If an injection is performed, the joint or injection area may be clearly more painful for 1–2 days. The aim of corticosteroid is to reduce local inflammation for weeks; a clear response may appear within a few days, but duration varies by problem and injection site.
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