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Joint injections

Why inject joints?. Can be joint or soft tissueInflammation eg degenerative joint disease, bursitis, tendinitisCorticosteroid injection ( needle LA) helps decrease inflammatory rxn (includes limiting capillary dilatation vascular permeability). Basic principles before you start. History and examinationTry conservative treatment first eg NSAIDs and continue after joint injection.Careful patient selectionConsentKnow your anatomy!Undertake as few injections as possible to settle the 9448

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Joint injections

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