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With connective tissue disease , is it ok to have a cortisone injection for my arthritic knees ?

Q: with connective tissue disease , is it ok to have a cortisone injection for my arthritic knees ?

Yes if all other -: -less invasive measures have failed, &amp; the only alternative is a replacement. However 1 injection is worth a shot,as it may last a long time. If only gives relief 4 a few weeks, continued repeatedly being injected is detrimental 2 both articular cartilage as well as ligaments &amp; tendons. Proceed with caution.

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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Yes if all other -: -less invasive measures have failed, & the only alternative is a replacement. However 1 injection is worth a shot,as it may last a long time. If only gives relief 4 a few weeks, continued repeatedly being injected is detrimental 2 both articular cartilage as well as ligaments & tendons. Proceed with caution.

Answered 8/9/2016

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With connective tissue disease , is it ok to have a cortisone injection for my arthritic knees ?

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