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Could an emergency room administer cortisone shots for carpal tunnel?
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Probably not: While they could i would be surprised if you could find an emergency room physician that would be willing to do that procedure. That injection is best performed by an orthopedic surgeons, or other trained medical professional that performs that injection on a frequent basis.
Answered 9/28/2016
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They could: They could but unlikely as it is not an emergency treatment.
Answered 9/28/2016
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