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Cortisone Shots vs. Knee Surgery Picture

Cortisone Shots vs. Knee Surgery

Dealing with Knee Pain Knee pain can be debilitating and significantly impact one’s quality of life. When faced with knee pain, individuals often seek medical intervention to alleviate their discomfort. Two common treatment options for knee pain are cortisone shots and knee surgery. At Florida OrthoCare, we want to make sure are informed of the characteristics of cortisone shots and knee surgery, their indications, benefits, risks, and how patients can make informed decisions about the most suitable treatment for their knee conditions. Cortisone Shots: Cortisone shots, also known as corticosteroid injections, are a non-invasive treatment option for knee pain. These …

Facet Joint Disease Picture

Facet Joint Disease

What Is Facet Joint Disease? Facet joint disease affects the neck and lower back. It can cause excessive pain and disability for people. It’s similar to a herniated disk but can also mask as an infection, fracture, or a muscle tear. It’s important to have a physician diagnose this problem so it can be treated properly. Facet joints are present within your spine. These are what makes your back so flexible. They allow you to bend and twist in all directions. The nerves exit the spinal cord through these joints, which lead to other parts of the body. Healthy facet …

Treating Chondral Injuries Picture

Treating Chondral Injuries

Understanding Chondral Injuries: While Chondral injuries may sound like a scary and unfamiliar medical condition, this simply refers to injuries occurring to cartilage, which is what covers the end of bones to prevent damage to them from movement. The most common types of chondral injuries occur in the knee and can cause intense pain due to the bones in the knee rubbing against each other with no buffer and are called lesions. Depending on the severity of the injury, the pain can even become debilitating and affect day to day life. The two types of Chondral lesions that occur are …

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