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Is Cortisone Injection A Better Option Than Knee Replacement Surgery?

I have been told a total knee replacement on my left knee is required, just wondering would a cortisone injection be of help rather than operation, knee is quite bad at times & I do have trouble with steps/stairs, but must admit not sure of this knee replacement ?
Fri, 31 Jan 2014
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i have gone through your querry knee replacement is definitely a better option .inj.cortisone may/may not give you relief.its temporarily relief,if at all.so i wulid advise you to consider knee replacement .
wish you good health.
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Is Cortisone Injection A Better Option Than Knee Replacement Surgery?

hello i have gone through your querry knee replacement is definitely a better option .inj.cortisone may/may not give you relief.its temporarily relief,if at all.so i wulid advise you to consider knee replacement . wish you good health.