How soon after cortisone shot can I have surgery?

Joint replacement is a standard surgical procedure for arthritis. Knee replacement is the most common, followed by hip and shoulder. Usually, these replacement surgeries are performed on more severe forms of arthritis that have failed conservative treatments. These other treatments include cortisone, hyaluronic acid, and platelet-rich plasma injections. Recent evidence suggests that some injections [...]

By |2024-03-02T21:28:46+00:00February 26th, 2024|Injections, PRP, Ultrasound, Uncategorized|0 Comments

Cortisone injection and diabetes: what should you know

Cortisone injections are commonly used for many joint and tendon musculoskeletal conditions. People with diabetes are more prone to side effects from cortisone injections, so they should be more careful when considering these injections. Cortisone injection and diabetes: what should you know to ensure you make the right decision to have one?  Why are [...]

By |2023-11-15T20:34:57+00:00November 14th, 2023|Cortisone injection, Injections|0 Comments

PRP injection shoulder: is it an option for shoulder pain?

Shoulder pain is common among active individuals. Common causes of shoulder pain include rotator cuff tendinitis, frozen shoulder, and shoulder joint arthritis. Doctors have recently used PRP, or platelet-rich plasma, to inject growth factors to help heal tendons, ligaments and joints. So, can we use PRP injections for shoulder pain, and which shoulder conditions [...]

By |2024-01-23T16:45:02+00:00November 11th, 2023|Injections, PRP, Shoulder|0 Comments

PRP injection recovery time: what to expect after a PRP injection

We use PRP or platelet-rich plasma injections to treat musculoskeletal conditions such as arthritis and tendonitis. As PRP comes from your blood, we can optimise the action of platelet-rich plasma by following a few simple steps before the procedure. Likewise, your post-injection activities could also help recovery. PRP recovery time: what could we do [...]

By |2024-02-27T13:20:58+00:00November 3rd, 2023|Arthritis, Injections, PRP, Tendons|0 Comments

What should I do after knee gel injections?

Hyaluronic acid injections are commonly used for knee arthritis. While different factors affect the effectiveness of these injections for knee arthritis, an essential element is post-injection aftercare. This blog outlines what you should do after knee gel injections to get the most out of your injection.  What is hyaluronic acid? Hyaluronic acid, a [...]

By |2024-01-29T22:04:23+00:00October 29th, 2023|Hyaluronic acid, Injections, Knee|0 Comments

Do you need to rest after a cortisone injection?

Cortisone shots offer people immediate pain relief for joint and tendon pathology. How we manage patients after a cortisone shot varies depending on various factors, such as the pathology injected and the activity levels of the patient pre-injection. How long do you have to rest after a cortisone injection, and when can you return [...]

By |2024-02-02T17:05:05+00:00October 20th, 2023|Arthritis, Cortisone injection, Injections, Joints, Tendons|0 Comments

How long does a steroid shot last?

We use cortisone injections as pain-relieving treatments for arthritis and tendonitis. Cortisone directed to a joint or tendon reduces inflammation and improves pain and function. How long does a steroid shot last, and can we do anything to ensure the effect lasts longer?  What is a steroid shot?  A steroid shot is a type [...]

By |2024-02-27T07:47:39+00:00October 14th, 2023|Cortisone injection, Injections, Joints, Tendons, Ultrasound|0 Comments

Ankle Arthrofibrosis or scar tissue in the ankle: what should you do?

Ankle arthrofibrosis or scar tissue in the ankle is common after injury, surgery, or prolonged immobilisation. Often, patients experience general ankle pain and stiffness. What is ankle arthrofibrosis, and how can you manage it?  What is ankle arthrofibrosis? We think of ankle arthrofibrosis as pain and reduced ankle motion due to scar tissue or [...]

By |2023-10-01T09:35:05+00:00October 1st, 2023|Ankle, Injections|0 Comments

Barbotage procedure for calcific tendinitis shoulder

Calcification in the rotator cuff tendons is a common cause of pain in the shoulder. One of the treatment options for calcific rotator cuff tendinitis is a barbotage procedure. What is a barbotage procedure? And how effective is it to treat calcification?  What is calcific tendonitis shoulder?  Calcium build-up can occur in most [...]

By |2024-01-30T07:25:02+00:00September 26th, 2023|Injections, Shoulder|0 Comments

Anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome: do you have it?

Abdominal wall pain is a frequent cause of unexplained tummy pain. The most common cause of abdominal wall pain is anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome or ACNES. What is ACNES syndrome, and how do we diagnose and treat it?  What causes anterior cutaneous nerve entrapment syndrome?  ACNES syndrome is caused by the trapping of [...]

By |2023-10-24T09:57:15+00:00September 7th, 2023|Abdominal wall, Injections|0 Comments
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