For many people who suffer from chronic joint pain, the thought of joint surgery – especially joint replacement – can be overwhelming. Even though materials and procedures used in prosthetic joint surgery have come a long way in recent years, the possibility of needing revision surgery in the future (to replace the prosthetic materials in…
Ultrasound Guided Injections
Ultrasound Guided Injections for Sports Medicine
Professional and amateur athletes alike can suffer joint injuries from an unfortunate hit, twist, or turn; or even from repetitive and strenuous use. Joints are resilient but also quite complex, and they can be damaged in the course of pursuing activities that push your body to its limits. The field of sports medicine specializes in…
Preparing for UltraSound Guided Injections
An ultrasound guided injection is a steroid injection. Steroid injections are used to achieve the goal of easing pain and reduce swelling and inflammation. The steroid is usually mixed with an anesthetic for pain numbing purposes. Ultrasound guided injections are injections that combine both ultrasound technology and medication called cortisone. Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory agent,…
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