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Joint pain that does not respond to rest and medication leaves many patients wondering what comes next. At Advanced Bone & Joint, two of the most common injection-based treatment options we discuss with patients are corticosteroids and PRP, and understanding how they differ is the first step toward choosing the right one. How Corticosteroid Injections
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Benefits of Epidural Steroid Injections
Epidural steroid injections (ESIs) deliver anti-inflammatory medication into the epidural space of the spine in order to soothe inflammation and pain. This method helps relieve inflammation that originates in the spine and radiates to the lower back, hips, or leg. This treatment is particularly helpful in relieving pain caused by a herniated disc in the
Read MoreWhy an Orthopedic Doctor Might Recommend Cortisone Shots
The discovery of cortisone in 1949 was hailed as a huge medical breakthrough. Cortisone shots are frequently recommended by orthopedic specialists for muscle, nerve and joint pain. They work by eliminating inflammation and the associated pain. Used with a local anesthetic, cortisone injections can also help with diagnosis of orthopedic conditions. Cortisone is a not
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