Can Cortisone Be Taken To Manage Pain After Treating Broken Knee Cap?

Posted on Mon, 18 May 2015

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Question : my wife has had surgery for a broken knee cap and broken fibia, seh has a lot of pain as a result
the doctor wants to give her a cortisone shot to relieve the pain. this injury occurred aug 3/2014
and surgury was done on aug 4 th.

Answered by Dr. Mohammed Taher Ali (2 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Cortisone shot can be effective.

Detailed Answer:
Hi
Thanks for posting your query on HCM.
I appreciate your concern for your wife.

It appears that she is suffering from post-traumatic arthritis.

Inj Cortisone given into the joint (intra articular) is effective in reducing the pain and swelling if other measures like NSAID pain killers, exercise and strengthening of the muscles around the joined did not relieve the pain.

Given by a skilled orthopedic surgeon, Cortisone injection is quite effective in relieving the pain and the swelling will less complications.

Hope this answers your query.

Should you need more clarification, please feel free to send your query.

Best regards.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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