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Can Cortisone Shot Be Taken For Pain In The Hip Joint?

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Posted on Tue, 5 Jul 2016
Question: Hi Dr...My orthopedist has determined that I qualify for a right hip replacement..(bone on bone) I am 90 years old (in relative good health) but we agree we do not want an operation...they are going to give me a cortisone shot to help...I usderstand there is a gel treatment available and perhaps other solutions...what do you think...thanx
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Answered by Dr. Prof. Kunal Saha (1 hour later)
Brief Answer:
Cortisone injection should help.

Detailed Answer:
Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic.

I appreciate that it is perhaps a good idea to avoid surgery due to the advanced age even though you might be a candidate for hip replacement.

Usually the area has components of inflammation that would subside on cortisone injection and so it is a good idea to go for the suggested injection. Injection of a gel into the joint space often helps but the doctor would be able to confirm whether that is applicable to your case.

I do not think that any other treatment would be suitable (other than hot compress and use of pain medication).

Let me know if I could help further.

Regards
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Can Cortisone Shot Be Taken For Pain In The Hip Joint?

Brief Answer: Cortisone injection should help. Detailed Answer: Thanks for asking on HealthcareMagic. I appreciate that it is perhaps a good idea to avoid surgery due to the advanced age even though you might be a candidate for hip replacement. Usually the area has components of inflammation that would subside on cortisone injection and so it is a good idea to go for the suggested injection. Injection of a gel into the joint space often helps but the doctor would be able to confirm whether that is applicable to your case. I do not think that any other treatment would be suitable (other than hot compress and use of pain medication). Let me know if I could help further. Regards