Ganglion cysts are fluid-filled capsules that commonly form on the top of the wrist, though they can develop around any joint or tendon. Removing the fluid — aspiration of a ganglion cyst — is an option when the cyst becomes large or painful. We often perform ultrasound-guided aspiration of ganglion cysts for accuracy and [...]
Gout is an inflammatory joint disease that commonly affects men in their 40s and 50s, sometimes younger. It causes severe pain and swelling, and most people want one thing during an attack — immediate relief. So what stops gout pain immediately, is a cortisone injection an option, and how do you get rid of [...]
Arthritis of the big toe — hallux rigidus — is a common cause of pain and stiffness. Where simple treatments haven't worked, a cortisone shot in the big toe joint can help. So when should you consider a steroid injection in the big toe joint, and what are the options? When is a cortisone [...]
Morton's neuroma is a thickening or swelling of a nerve between the small bones of the forefoot. The nerve becomes swollen because it's trapped between the heads of these small bones, brought on by abnormal foot biomechanics and the wrong footwear. The most common site is between the 3rd and 4th toes. One effective [...]
