Can I Try For Intra Articulate Steroid Injection?

Posted on Wed, 4 May 2022

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Question : I had an MRI done on my right knee it show that I have 50% articular cartilage loss involving the patella medial femoral consume 7 km x14mm area greater than 50% articular loss small to moderate bakers cyst on back of knee I used cold and hot I am up all hours of the night because I am in so much pain I have use knee brace it makes my knee hurt worst I have used over the counter arthritis meds does not work when I bend my knee sometimes it takes both hands to straighten it out any suggestions

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (5 hours later)

Brief Answer:
You can try for intra articulate steroid injection.

Detailed Answer:
Hello.
As per your description it seems like you have severe degenerative joint disease.
If common pain killers are not effective, you can try for direct steroid injection to the joint for long term pain relief.
Consult an orthopaedic and he will direct you accordingly
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Saisudha Kotla

Follow up: Dr. Shinas Hussain (22 minutes later)

I have already had shots in my knee that dint work either

Answered by Dr. Shinas Hussain (39 hours later)

Brief Answer:
Detailed details is required

Detailed Answer:
Hi,
You can have try newer modalities of treatment like ultrasound therapy. Arthroscopic procedures may be required in selected cases.
Detailed evaluation is required to find out exact cause of your symptoms.
Consult an orthopaedic and he will direct you accordingly.
Thanks

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Raju A.T