Background: Corticosteroid injections can be performed blind (landmark-guided) or with image guidance, and this may account for variable clinical outcomes. The objective of this study was to assess ...

A cervical epidural steroid injection goes into a space near the spine and has anti-inflammatory effects. But it’s not recommended for everyone with chronic pain. A cervical epidural steroid injection ...

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WASHINGTON — Wake up to find your shoulder killing you but don’t recall an injury? It could be the start of frozen shoulder, a curse of middle-aged women and one of the most puzzling joint conditions.

Frozen shoulder affects the lining of your shoulder joint. This lining is called the shoulder capsule. In frozen shoulder, the shoulder capsule swells and thickens. This causes severe pain and ...

Steroid injections, or corticosteroids, are synthetic versions of hormones that the adrenal glands produce. They treat a wide range of conditions. Although they can be effective and fast-acting, they ...

Physiotherapy can gently help get the joint moving again, and in some, anti-inflammatory tablets, or even a steroid injection into the joint can be helpful in easing pain. But in the end, it's usually ...