How Can Severe Pain Due To Bursitis And Frayed Tendons Be Managed When Cortisone Injections Are Quite Painful Too?

Posted on Wed, 6 Jul 2022

Question: I have had an Mir of my hip. I have a tear and frayed tendons some bursitis they have given me a cortisone shot he said their is really no fix this is upsetting as I can take pain but this is painful....my biggest question is as I continue to work etc will it get worse he did offer me a blood injection my own blood ??but the cost is out of pocket 1200 any answers appreciated

Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (23 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
Cortisone injection is a standard procedure.

Detailed Answer:

Hi,

Cortisone injection given locally at the site of pain or bursitis are standard practice. If there is no improvement then either you can opt for blood injection( PRP) or go for surgical resection of Bursa.

As far as the work is concerned you can continue to work.
You can also try pain killers, hot fomentation and local application of analgesic gel before going for the next treatment.

Thanks for the question. Please feel free to ask any other question.

Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.

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