We use injections in sports medicine to reduce pain — commonly cortisone, hyaluronic acid, and PRP. Traditionally, these are given "blind", with the needle directed without knowledge of the anatomy. But hitting a tendon sheath or the inside of a joint is harder than it sounds. An ultrasound-guided injection lets us see the needle [...]
Overall, exercise is the most effective treatment for shoulder pain. However, severe shoulder pain sometimes limits the amount of exercise that can be done. In these cases, steroid injections in the shoulder can reduce pain and allow more exercise. We discuss the pros and cons of a cortisone shot in the shoulder and the [...]
Doctors perform over 500,000 cortisone injections every year in the UK for joint and tendon problems. But what should a cortisone injection cost in London — and is it worth the money? This guide covers the benefits, the risks, the realistic price range, and why the cheapest shot can prove the most expensive mistake. [...]
The American College of Rheumatology has published guidelines on the best treatment for arthritis pain, based on a review of the current evidence for osteoarthritis. Osteoarthritis is often called "wear and tear" of the cartilage — but it's more complicated than that. Weight, genetics, and activity all contribute. So what actually works? This guide [...]
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 [...]
