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Will a cortisone shot help with pain from a meniscus tear?

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Dr. Brian Chimenti answered

Specializes in Sports Medicine

cortisone: Often times a cortisone injection will temporarily improve pain and inflammation from any cause...Including a meniscus tear. That does not mean that cortisone cures the tear however.

Answered 6/8/2019

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If there is still minor swelling a week after a cortisone injection for a meniscus tear, has the treatment attempt failed?

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I had a cortisone shot in the knee as a diagnostic tool. If the shot works does not does that mean there is internal damage in the knee. meniscus?

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Had surgery 5 mo ago for meniscus tear. Still having complications - should doc order MRI or continue with injections such as cortisone & euflexxa?

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I have a torn meniscus diagnosed July. Had a cortisone shot. Not helping. Hurting daily when I walk and even when Im laying down. No insurance. What are the best home treatments I should do to stop the constant pain? Im 62-& 75 lbs overweight?

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I twisted my knee and heard a big loud pop when bowling. Just went to Dr. To get the MRI results. Complex meniscus tear w much cartlidge gone. He gave me a cortisone injection, but also mentioned I would likey end up needing knee replacement. I'm so conf

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