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What Causes Pain In Left Lateral Area Of Knee After Cortisone Shot?

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Posted on Fri, 18 Sep 2015
Question: The cortisone shot seemed to help with the back of my knee pain and swelling. He did not sspirate due to my history of osteomylites from s left toe 4 years ago that caused me to losose half the toe. He is vary cautious of aspirations due to chances of infection. That toe had mrsa 13 years ago and came back 4 years ago attacking the bone is why he is cautious. The left lateral area is still rubbing and continues to be out of line but the pain is much better.
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Sudhir Kumar (49 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Analgesic and glucosamine may be of help.

Detailed Answer:

Hl
Thanks for your query

I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar

I have gone through your query and understand your concern.I am glad to know that your pain is much improved by cortisone shot. But your lateral area on left side still rubbing and causing pain. It means you are having arthritis. You are likely to benefitted by analgesic such as ibuprofen and glucosamine. A repeat cortisone shot may be tried. If not relieved by it then replacement operation may be needed.

You can discuss with your doctor about it.

Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you.

Wishing you a good health.
Take care.
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What Causes Pain In Left Lateral Area Of Knee After Cortisone Shot?

Brief Answer: Analgesic and glucosamine may be of help. Detailed Answer: Hl Thanks for your query I'm Dr Sudhir Kumar I have gone through your query and understand your concern.I am glad to know that your pain is much improved by cortisone shot. But your lateral area on left side still rubbing and causing pain. It means you are having arthritis. You are likely to benefitted by analgesic such as ibuprofen and glucosamine. A repeat cortisone shot may be tried. If not relieved by it then replacement operation may be needed. You can discuss with your doctor about it. Hope your query get answered. If you have any clarification then I will be happy to help you. Wishing you a good health. Take care.