Nerve entrapment from scar tissue, adhesions, or direct trauma causes burning pain in the area innervated by the nerve. Nerve hydrodissection offers an innovative way to treat these entrapments without surgery. Under ultrasound guidance, we inject fluid around the nerve to free it from scar tissue or other structures that are compressing it. The [...]
Joint replacement is a standard operation for arthritis — the knee most commonly, then the hip and shoulder. These operations are usually reserved for severe arthritis that hasn't responded to conservative treatment, including cortisone, hyaluronic acid, and PRP injections. Recent evidence suggests some injections may raise the infection risk if given too close to [...]
We use hyaluronic acid injections to reduce arthritis pain, and Durolane is one of the most widely used. Some reports suggest Durolane has more side effects than other hyaluronic acids — but a recent study challenges that claim. So what are the side effects of Durolane, and is severe pain after a Durolane injection [...]
Tendons attach muscles to bones, allowing movement by directing high forces from the muscle to the bone. Tendon disease, also known as tendonitis, develops due to overload and results in pain and reduced function. We offer a range of treatments for tendonitis, including exercise, GTN patches, shockwave therapy, and injections. A type of injection [...]
Cortisone injections treat many joint and tendon conditions, but people with diabetes are more prone to side effects and need to take extra care. So, with cortisone injection and diabetes, what should you know to make the right decision? Why is diabetes a concern with cortisone? Diabetes reduces your ability to process glucose, so [...]
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 [...]
We use PRP (platelet-rich plasma) injections for arthritis and tendonitis. Because PRP comes from your own blood, what you do before and after the injection can make a real difference to how well it works. So what is the PRP injection recovery time, and what should you do before and after to get the [...]
Hyaluronic acid (gel) injections are a common treatment for knee arthritis. Many things affect how well they work — and one of the most important is aftercare. This guide explains exactly what to do after knee gel injections to get the most from your treatment. Recovery after a knee gel injection is usually relatively [...]
A cortisone shot offers quick pain relief for joint and tendon problems. How we manage you afterwards depends on what was injected and how active you were beforehand. So do you need to rest after a cortisone injection, and when can you return to weight training and running? What are the side effects of [...]
We use cortisone injections to relieve pain from arthritis and tendonitis — directing cortisone to a joint or tendon reduces inflammation and improves pain and function. So, how long does a steroid shot last, and is there anything you can do to make the effect last longer? (If you're asking how long it takes [...]
