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Which Doctor Can Inject Cortisone For Pain In Large Toe Joint?

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Posted on Sun, 9 Mar 2014
Question: I have severe pain, ,burning, throbbing in my large toe joint. I would like to know which medical specialty would be best able to inject cortisone.
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Answered by Dr. Deepak Kishore Kaltari (54 minutes later)
Brief Answer: Consult Orthopedic Surgeon Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms It would be advisable to consult Orthopedic Surgeon for further assessment of toe joint pain and if required injection of Steroid.
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Which Doctor Can Inject Cortisone For Pain In Large Toe Joint?

Brief Answer: Consult Orthopedic Surgeon Detailed Answer: Hi Welcome to Healthcare-Magic Greetings of the day Dear Ms It would be advisable to consult Orthopedic Surgeon for further assessment of toe joint pain and if required injection of Steroid.