Cortisone Shots
Get rapid relief from musculoskeletal pain and reduce inflammation
What are Cortisone Shots?
Corticosteroids (also commonly called “cortisone” or “steroids”) are pharmaceuticals that closely resemble cortisol, a hormone produced by our body that can temporarily reduce the immune system’s activity and decrease inflammation.
A cortisone shot is an injection of a medication that can relieve musculoskeletal pain and reduce inflammation and swelling. Cortisone shots are generally used to treat pain, swelling and inflammation in a joint, tendon, or bursa.
Are Cortisone Shots Dangerous?
Contrary to the belief that cortisone is dangerous, it can actually be extremely helpful to relieve pain and restore function to help patients continue to work toward their treatment plan goals and allow them to move forward with their recovery.
To ensure safety and efficacy all corticosteroid injections are used judiciously and will be performed under ultrasound-guidance.
CONDITIONS TREATED WITH CORTISONE SHOTS
Cortisone shots are generally used to treat pain, swelling and inflammation in a joint, tendon, or bursa. Here are some more common conditions that cortisone shots can treat…
- Osteoarthritis (in the shoulder, wrist, hip, knee, hands/feet and more)
- Inflammatory arthritis (such as gout, rheumatoid arthritis)
- Bursitis (in areas including shoulder, hip, knee and more)
- Tendinopathies (including elbow or hip tendonitis, tenosynovitis and trigger finger)
YOUR VICTORIA CORTISONE SHOT TEAM
Dr. MJ Atkins
IT’S TIME TO FEEL GOOD AGAIN…
The good news is that Cortisone shots could help!
Make an appointment today and get relief.
Broadmead Physiotherapy uses ultrasound guidance for all cortisone injection procedures to ensure precision, safety, and efficacy. Dr. MJ Atkins performs all guided injection procedures and has supported patients with orthopedic injection therapies for over 10 years.
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