Cortisone is an anti-inflammatory medication. It is not a pain medication. It acts to calm the inflammation in a joint, in turn decreasing pain. Cortisone injections can start to provide relief within days and can last several weeks to months....
Read MoreA tendon is a fibrous connective tissue which attaches muscle to bone. A tendon moves the bone or structure. A ligament is a fibrous connective tissues which attaches bone to bone and usually functions to hold structures together and keep them stable. Cartilage is a...
Read MoreArthroscopy is a procedure in which a fiberoptic camera is inserted into a joint through a small incision in order to visualize the joint surfaces and surrounding soft tissue. Accessory portals allow the introduction of additional instruments. Arthroscopy can be both diagnostic and therapeutic....
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