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What is the name of the joint injection that can help with chronic ankle pain?
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Ankle Arthrocentesis: Arthrocentesis, aspiration and/or injection of the ankle joint.
Answered 11/28/2017
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There are a few: The most common injection for joints is a corticosteroid type injection (the contents of which are physician preference). There are other joint injections that are used for knees that are sometimes used in the ankle "off label" and you would need to discuss this and your condition with your specialist to determine what is the best treatment for you.
Answered 5/12/2016
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