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A member asked:

Can cortisone shot help peroneal tendonitis? if so, would podiatrist do it or an orthopedist?

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Dr. Bruce Jacobs answered

Either could do it,: but I suspect an Orthopedist does it more frequently and is more comfortable doing it...

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Answered 11/28/2017

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