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Question: CMC Arthroplasty treatment and options. I had a cortisone shot about a year or two ago. It lasted for 5 months. Now it is necessary for this or some kind of pain reducer. No surgery options at least before next February
Brief Answer:
Can have another cortisone shot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
An injection of cortisone reduces the pain for 5-6 months. Now since the surgery is at least 7-8 months away you can have another cortisone shot for pain relief or take mild pain killers and do a regular hot compress. Your orthopedician can suggest a proper pain killer after assessing the severity of pain that you have.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Can have another cortisone shot.
Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Thanks for posting your query.
An injection of cortisone reduces the pain for 5-6 months. Now since the surgery is at least 7-8 months away you can have another cortisone shot for pain relief or take mild pain killers and do a regular hot compress. Your orthopedician can suggest a proper pain killer after assessing the severity of pain that you have.
I hope this answers your query.
In case you have additional questions or doubts, you can forward them to me, and I shall be glad to help you out.
Wishing you good health.
Regards.
Dr. Praveen Tayal.
For future query, you can directly approach me through my profile URL http://bit.ly/Dr-Praveen-Tayal
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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