Is It Safe To Have Steroid Injections For Knee Pain?

Posted on Thu, 27 Nov 2014

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Question : YES plse , I have NO joint space/-SubforticalSclerosis/Osteophytes. Also a narrowingof Patellofemoral compartmment. What non-surgical action can I have-Spartz Inject/Steroid inject ??? I am 70 yrs old ,do not want knee replacement. OR KNEE ANTHROPSCOPY?? Thanks XXXXXXX

Answered by Dr. Monish De (24 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Steroid injection.

Detailed Answer:
Hi

I have gone through your history.

I would advise you to take intra articular steroid injections with doctors advise.

It relieves pain and inflammation.

You can also take non steroidal anti inflammatory drugs with your doctors advise.

Regards

Dr de

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