Orthopaedic Injections - An Instant Relief for Joint Pain
Say the word, ‘arthritis’ and many a person will shudder at the thought of the pain associated with the disease. Simply put, arthritis – in its several forms – attacks the human musculoskeletal system, leading to the inflammation of one or more joints in the body. The more advanced this disease gets, the more difficult it becomes for an individual to remain physically active. The severity of such joint pains also gives rise to certain other conditions, such as obesity and heart disease. While medication, physiotherapy, application of hot and cold packs, and adequate amounts of rest do their bit to alleviate the discomforts associated with joint pain, they may not be able to give instant relief to the patient. This is where orthopaedic injections come in. Although many are averse to the injections because of the transitory pain they cause, ‘joint injections’provide immediate respite to localized inflammations. They are also known to help improve mobility. Corticosteroid doses ...