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Im 27 years old and have osteoarthritis in both hips....and need a full replacement of the left....is cortisone injections a good option?
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Maybe : Considering your very young age, it would be helpful to try conservative efforts to delay joint replacement. Cortisone injections are often helpful if used sparingly.
Answered 12/9/2016
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