In a new study published in the journal Radiology, researchers looked at 459 patients in a U.S. hospital who had received one to three corticosteroid injections into a knee or hip. Findings showed of those patients, 36 of them, or 8%, experienced adverse events in their joints, as shown on medical imaging tests. In addition, researchers saw acceleration of the patients' osteoarthritis progression, as well as other negative effects including subchondral insufficiency fracture, osteonecrosis and rapid joint destruction with bone loss.
"This is an important study to consider because osteoarthritis is the most common joint disorder in people over 60-years of age," said Dr. Julio Paez, M.D.
Dr. Julio Paez, M.D. adds "at South Lake Pain Institute we promote non-steroidal based injections and regenerative therapies. Traumeel injections are an alternative to cortisone and anti-inflammatory medications.
Traumeel is a natural blend of botanical and mineral extracts with the potential ability to neutralize inflammation, allowing your body to heal properly."
"Regenerative therapies are also an alternative to steroidal-injections. At South Lake Pain Institute, we provide PRP- Platelet Rich Plasma and Stem Cell injections as treatment options. Both treatment options use your own cells to promote healing and reduce inflammation, said Dr. Julio Paez."
"We encourage our patients to explore and discuss with their health care provider all treatment options for osteoarthirtis. Our approach is always patient focused goals of care. Non-steroidal injections and regenerative therapies provide us with tools to better compliment these patient centered goals," adds Dr. Julio Paez.
