An AC joint injection is used to treat problems such as AC joint arthritis. So when is an AC joint injection effective, how do we do it, and what do we use — and are there alternatives to cortisone for AC joint pain? What is the acromioclavicular joint? The acromioclavicular (AC) joint sits [...]
Frozen shoulder hydrodilatation injections treat the pain and stiffness of adhesive capsulitis. The procedure combines a frozen shoulder cortisone injection with a high volume of fluid. This fluid stretches the tight joint capsule and speeds up recovery. Dr Masci performs this injection under ultrasound guidance as a one-stop appointment in London. So what does [...]
Shoulder pain affects up to a third of the population. One frustrating cause is calcific tendonitis of the shoulder — calcium deposits that irritate the rotator cuff tendons and produce severe pain, sometimes for months. So what should you do about shoulder calcification? And which treatments actually work? This guide covers the causes, symptoms, [...]
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 [...]
Frozen shoulder, also known as adhesive capsulitis, is an inflammatory condition affecting the shoulder joint capsule. It affects around 5% of the population and is most common in women aged 40 to 60. Most cases develop without an obvious cause, although some follow a fall onto the shoulder, recent surgery, or medical conditions such [...]
