Articular or Periarticular Injections Price in Mexico — 2026 Comparison
Joint or periarticular infiltrations consist of applying a medication directly inside a joint or in the tissues surrounding it. Their purpose is to reduce pain and inflammation locally.
When are they indicated? They are usually considered for problems such as arthrosis, tendinitis, or bursitis, when discomfort does not subside with other measures.
What to expect? It is an outpatient procedure done in the office; the effect and its duration depend on the condition and each patient.
Which specialist performs them? They are performed by an orthopedist, a rheumatologist, or an internist, depending on the case. To find out whether they are appropriate for you, it is best to have an assessment that identifies the source of the pain.
Most Affordable Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Piedras Negras Coahuila de Zaragoza | $400 MXN |
| 2 | Cancún Quintana Roo | $500 MXN |
| 3 | San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $500 MXN |
| 4 | Nogales Sonora | $500 MXN |
| 5 | Campeche Campeche | $600 MXN |
Most Expensive Cities
| # | City | Average Price |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Cuajimalpa de Morelos Ciudad de México | $2,600 MXN |
| 2 | Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $2,625 MXN |
| 3 | Tijuana Baja California | $3,250 MXN |
| 4 | Ecatepec de Morelos México | $3,500 MXN |
| 5 | Magdalena Contreras Ciudad de México | $3,500 MXN |
All Cities
| City | Average Price | Providers |
|---|---|---|
| Piedras Negras Coahuila de Zaragoza | $400 | 1 |
| Cancún Quintana Roo | $500 | 1 |
| San Luis Potosí San Luis Potosí | $500 | 1 |
| Nogales Sonora | $500 | 1 |
| Campeche Campeche | $600 | 1 |
| Azcapotzalco Ciudad de México | $600 | 2 |
| San Juan del Rio Querétaro | $800 | 1 |
| Aguascalientes Aguascalientes | $800 | 3 |
| Autlán de Navarro Jalisco | $1,000 | 1 |
| Juriquilla Querétaro | $1,000 | 1 |
| Poza Rica de Hidalgo Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $1,000 | 1 |
| García Nuevo León | $1,000 | 1 |
| San Mateo Atenco México | $1,000 | 1 |
| Reynosa Tamaulipas | $1,000 | 1 |
| Cortazar Guanajuato | $1,000 | 1 |
| Coyoacán Ciudad de México | $1,000 | 2 |
| Nuevo Laredo Tamaulipas | $1,000 | 1 |
| Torreón Coahuila de Zaragoza | $1,000 | 2 |
| Culiacán Sinaloa | $1,050 | 6 |
| Zapopan Jalisco | $1,060 | 5 |
| Metepec México | $1,150 | 2 |
| Morelia Michoacán de Ocampo | $1,175 | 2 |
| Puerto Vallarta Jalisco | $1,200 | 4 |
| Ensenada Baja California | $1,200 | 1 |
| Tampico Tamaulipas | $1,200 | 3 |
| Veracruz Veracruz de Ignacio de la Llave | $1,200 | 1 |
| Mérida Yucatán | $1,333 | 3 |
| Chihuahua Chihuahua | $1,367 | 3 |
| Gustavo A. Madero Ciudad de México | $1,375 | 4 |
| Naucalpan de Juárez México | $1,388 | 8 |
| Cuautitlan Izcalli México | $1,450 | 4 |
| Querétaro Querétaro | $1,475 | 4 |
| Colima Colima | $1,500 | 1 |
| San Cristobal de las Casas Chiapas | $1,500 | 1 |
| Huandacareo Michoacán de Ocampo | $1,500 | 1 |
| Ciudad Madero Tamaulipas | $1,500 | 1 |
| Valle de Santiago Guanajuato | $1,500 | 1 |
| Huixquilucan México | $1,500 | 1 |
| Mazatlan Sinaloa | $1,500 | 1 |
| Iztapalapa Ciudad de México | $1,500 | 1 |
| Playa del Carmen Quintana Roo | $1,500 | 1 |
| Corregidora Querétaro | $1,500 | 1 |
| Centro Tabasco | $1,500 | 1 |
| Hidalgo Hidalgo | $1,500 | 1 |
| Irapuato Guanajuato | $1,500 | 1 |
| Durango Durango | $1,500 | 2 |
| Juárez Chihuahua | $1,567 | 3 |
| Toluca México | $1,580 | 5 |
| Puebla Puebla | $1,600 | 2 |
| Mexico City Ciudad de México | $1,618 | 33 |
| Cuauhtémoc Ciudad de México | $1,620 | 5 |
| Atizapán de Zaragoza México | $1,675 | 4 |
| Guadalupe Nuevo León | $1,800 | 1 |
| Guadalajara Jalisco | $1,800 | 11 |
| San Andres Cholula Puebla | $1,975 | 4 |
| Chapala Jalisco | $2,000 | 1 |
| Mexicali Baja California | $2,000 | 3 |
| Acapulco Guerrero | $2,000 | 2 |
| Nezahualcóyotl México | $2,000 | 1 |
| Monterrey Nuevo León | $2,020 | 20 |
| León Guanajuato | $2,050 | 4 |
| Benito Juárez Ciudad de México | $2,055 | 11 |
| Tlalpan Ciudad de México | $2,093 | 3 |
| San Pedro Garza Garcia Nuevo León | $2,120 | 5 |
| Tlalnepantla de Baz México | $2,167 | 3 |
| Cuernavaca Morelos | $2,250 | 2 |
| Álvaro Obregón Ciudad de México | $2,500 | 1 |
| General Escobedo Nuevo León | $2,500 | 2 |
| Solidaridad Quintana Roo | $2,500 | 1 |
| Gomez Palacio Durango | $2,500 | 1 |
| Saltillo Coahuila de Zaragoza | $2,500 | 2 |
| San Nicolás de los Garza Nuevo León | $2,500 | 1 |
| Cuajimalpa de Morelos Ciudad de México | $2,600 | 1 |
| Miguel Hidalgo Ciudad de México | $2,625 | 4 |
| Tijuana Baja California | $3,250 | 2 |
| Ecatepec de Morelos México | $3,500 | 1 |
| Magdalena Contreras Ciudad de México | $3,500 | 1 |
Before you book
- Every licensed doctor in Mexico holds a cédula profesional, a national licence number. It appears on our doctor profiles where we have it, and you can verify it yourself against the federal registry.
- Ask exactly what a quoted price covers. Consultation, imaging, anaesthesia, materials and follow-up visits are often quoted separately.
- Ask who handles follow-up once you are home, and what happens if something needs correcting. For treatment that spans several visits, agree the schedule before you travel.
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