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Whats the difference between hyaluronic acid and cortisone shots
A 38-year-old member asked:
Dr. Joel McClurganswered
Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery
Big differences: Cortisone injections are performed to decrease joint inflammation. Injections with hyaluronic acid derivatives have a number of known and some unexpl... Read More
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Dr. Lauren Romeoanswered
Wound Care 21 years experience
A lot!: Hyaluronic acid is a substance derived from animal skin and joints..And is found in our own bodies.
Injectable cortisone is a drug. We make our own c... Read More
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5.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
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Dr. Donald Colantinoanswered
Internal Medicine 63 years experience
Knee pain: First you need a diagnosis as to the cause of your knee pain. Patients can tolerate NSAIDs when taken with foods, but taking medications like omeprazo... Read More
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62 viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 24-year-old member asked:
Dr. G Jason Huntanswered
Orthopedic Surgery 18 years experience
Frequency: Supartz is a series of 5 injections. Synvisc (hylan g-f 20) one is a single injection. The theory of treatment is the same.
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Dr. Richard Perlmananswered
Orthopedic Surgery 60 years experience
Number of injections: The primary difference is that supartz is given over a course of 3-5 injections (usually 5) and synvisc-one is a single injection. They both deliver a... Read More
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4.9k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 29-year-old male asked:
Dr. Diane Minichanswered
Family Medicine 39 years experience
Yes: And call the doctor and let them know it is worse.
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4.3k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 44-year-old female asked:
Dr. Klaus d Lessnauanswered
Pulmonary Critical Care 38 years experience
Common procedure: However, these injections are still very controversial. Check with a board certified back pain specialist. And even these guys may be overusing it. Do... Read More
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5.1k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 44-year-old member asked:
A Verified Doctoranswered
Rheumatology 54 years experience
See details: Local cortisone shots really have little risk. If you are diabetic, they can raise blood sugar to a modest degree. There can occasionally be some pain... Read More
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5k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 34-year-old female asked:
Dr. Jovita Anyanwuanswered
Internal Medicine 32 years experience
The following: complications could occur but are not common site infection, swelling, pain. Repeated injections may lead atrophy and bone demineralization
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A 32-year-old female asked:
Dr. Arthur Marlinanswered
Neurosurgery 51 years experience
Yes / see below: Yes, the local with the steroids probably wore off. The steroids take longer to work.
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5.2k viewsReviewed >2 years ago
A 39-year-old member asked:
Dr. Arnold Bereshanswered
Podiatry 43 years experience
Surgery: If conservative care fails then surgery is the next step.
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4.6k viewsAnswered >2 years ago
A 50-year-old member asked:
Dr. Bradley Radwaneranswered
Cardiology 43 years experience
Yes, but depends: Local cortisone injections for joint inflammation/pain can be safely given to most heart atttack patients after a few weeks in most cases. Often the c... Read More
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