What is a Cortisone Injection?
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Cortisone Injections are administered as part of a medical procedure that delivers a potent anti-inflammatory medication, corticosteroid, directly into a specific area of the body to reduce inflammation and alleviate pain. It’s a minimally invasive procedure where a corticosteroid medication is injected into a targeted area to reduce inflammation and relieve pain. Cortisone Injections in London can be administered into joints, soft tissues or around nerves, depending on the patient’s condition and symptoms. This treatment offers proper relief, targeting the source of inflammation with precision.
1. Persistent pain or swelling in a specific joint or area
2. Limited mobility or discomfort in performing daily activities due to pain
3. Previous treatments like oral medications or physical therapy have provided insufficient relief
4. Diagnosis of conditions such as arthritis, tendonitis, bursitis or nerve inflammation that could benefit from cortisone injection therapy
What do Cortisone Injections Treat?
Joint inflammation :
Conditions like arthritis, rheumatoid arthritis or osteoarthritis affecting the joints.
Soft tissue injuries :
Tendonitis, bursitis or other inflammatory conditions affecting tendons.
Nerve irritation :
Inflammation or compression of nerves causing pain, such as carpal tunnel syndrome or sciatica.
Spinal conditions :
Disc-related issues like herniation, spinal stenosis, or facet joint inflammation can contribute to back or neck pain.