How Do Cortisone Shots Help Osteoarthritis?
A woman who has osteoarthritis (OA) in both hips asks Dr. Peter Gott about the use of cortisone injections to treat her condition. One of the woman's doctors has said these injections aren't appropriate for someone with OA, while another feels these injections will be helpful. Dr. Gott responds with information about cortisone and its use in treating OA, including information on a study that tested the injections' effectiveness in people with OA of the hip.
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