Injections
Injections are a common treatment for osteoarthritis. They can range from pain-killing injections, such as a cortisone shot into an arthritic shoulder, to an injection of hyaluronon. Doctors can now administer injections help lubricate an arthritic joint.
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What is the point of joint injections? Sticking a needle into a joint is not anyone's idea of a good time; however, at times, an injection might be the best option despite the risks and discomfort. Knowing the risks of bleeding and infection, millions of people put up with the pain of this invasive procedure. Avoiding the needle would be ideal;…
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Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, posted Acupuncture for Knee Osteoarthritis As the Baby Boomers are creeping over-60 age group, the number of people affected by…
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, commented on The Point of Joint Injections Spine joints are a frequent cause of pain. Cortisone is injected into the neck in a…
Christina Lasich, MD, Health Pro, answered How often can a person have a Celestone… As a general rule of thumb, a steroid injection into the joint should…
V, Health Guide, answered Can you receive Synvisc injections… Hi, Ann. I have had six or seven shots of Synvisc in each knee the last…
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