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How Many Injections Of Cortisone Is Advisable Before Knee Replacement Surgery?
Question: How many injections of cortisone should I have before considering knee replacement?
Does acupuncture work?
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Brief Answer:
Depends upon the prevailing inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
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There is no fixed number of injections of cortisone that need to be given before knee replacement. The purpose of the injections is to reduce the localized inflammation. The extent of inflammation would need to be left upon the clinical evaluation of the doctor.
Acupuncture can provide some symptomatic relief but would not take care of the underlying problem.
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Depends upon the prevailing inflammation.
Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.
There is no fixed number of injections of cortisone that need to be given before knee replacement. The purpose of the injections is to reduce the localized inflammation. The extent of inflammation would need to be left upon the clinical evaluation of the doctor.
Acupuncture can provide some symptomatic relief but would not take care of the underlying problem.
Regards
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