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I was diagnosed with early adhesive capsulitis. my doc prescribed cortisone injection. he asked me to decide: under fluoroscopy or ultrasound.advice?

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Dr. Irving Harper answered

Specializes in Internal Medicine

Fluoroscopy: The resolution of the images is higher with fluoroscopy making procedural adjustments easier.

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Answered 11/17/2013

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Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Specializes in Podiatry

Fluoro: Although there is more xray radiation associated wiht fluoroscopy, it is insignificant in the long run, but the image quality is better and easier to pinpoint the joint.

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

Answered 11/12/2013

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A member asked:

I was diagnosed with early adhesive capsulitis. my doc prescribed cortisone injection. he asked me to decide: under fluoroscopy or ultrasound.advice?

5 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Irving Harper answered

Dr Ali and 2 doctors agreed

Dr. Wenjay Sung answered

Dr Pappas and another doctor agreed

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