Why I Recommend Steroid Injections for Knee and Hip Pain 

I'm 73. 14 years ago, I had a C--Shot for a meniscus tear. I haven't had One single problem, and I still do Martial Art kicking.

I just had an injection inmy bursa, pi had had pain so bad leading up to the shot that i was unable to walk up an incline or stairs.... .. im so annoyed at the orthopedist that said he doesnt like to give them as people get complacent and dont strengthen their muscles with exercise... one shot and two days later my pants size is down by at least one ,nit was that swollen and now can take 2 stairs at a time.... pain may be back in 3 month s but at least i know it was my bursa.. and that is such a relief in and of itself. I ll admit it was painful but only for a minute then when the analgesia wore off some hours later it was very painful to bear weight for about a day.. then almost as good as new!!!! 😊 i had been limping for months

Wow, awesome video, very helpful. Much more explained than drs I've been to. I'm just wondering if patients should go to an arthritis institute or an orthopedic. Super job and thanks for hitting all the bases.

I was given Prednisone and it caused Avascular Necrosis which caused me to have Bilateral hip replacements a long with many issues i am still dealing with at 76 years old.

Thanks for sharing I just had my first shot in the knee and it's not perfect but so much better

Thank you .

Thank you 🤗🙏💖

Very helpful.

The best doctors at Jordan Young. Especially my doctor Dr. Guns-Gundusky.

Very helpful, thank you very much. I have a long way to go.

Wish I lived closer to your clinic

Can you have the knee shots a year after knee replacement, when the knee still hurts?

Dr. Dowd, would you recommend the shot for a hip with low cartilage?

Good info.

I have lower back pain especially when standing oh, I received two shots in my back about a month ago. I have had less pain in my back for the last week or so. I suppose the cortisone shot is working. Does that mean my pain is muscular or nerves?

Hi, can the cortizone shoot cause a meniscues tear??

Got allergic reaction to the cortisone. Looked it up and found out it's called face flush. Had slow heartbeat also.

I had a cortisone shot for my hip, only lasted for a month, just had hip replacement, last much longer. Injection only delays the inevitable in my experience .

Not getting any sound after the intro????

Where you guys located?

Many top orthopedic surgeons are still using cortisone for pain relief. But new studies are showing worse results long term in their use substantially to non use. (Diagnostically sure that’s great). I’m more curious in the increasing evidence and mitigation of pain syndromes by non localised testosterone replacement therapy. Obviously does nothing for the arthritis. But there seems to be a strong link with chronic pain syndromes, increased energy, ability to exercise. I think we might have to rethink regenerative medicine and the benefit of TRT for older populations, who just want quality of life.

Arn't these just temporary for pain you can only get so many done.

My knee injections lasted 2 years !!

Hello, Dr is it ok to get a cortisone shot with non alcoholic fatty liver.?

Despite short-term pain relief, cortisone promotes FURTHER deterioration of of the joint and HASTENS the need for the joint replacement. Confirmed by reputable research.

I have a bullet in my hip bone causing pain l was told I need a joint replacement tell about it doctor please

IDK, why do a shot if eventually you’re going to end up with a replacement anyway. Just do it and get it over with. Can’t you determine a joints condition with MRI?

workers comp will not allow my orthopedic doctor draw a connection between my L4/L5 issue and my hip pain.

How long Cortisone shot effect remains & is it safe ?

I have severe in my right hip! But steroids make me hyper! Can not take nasids ! Dangerous to the heart! May I ask what do you suggest? I am in pain depending on my day! Ty

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Cortisone hasn’t done much of anything for my knees now. The orthopedic physician told me before I got the injections told me I need my knees replaced. I don’t want it done, but my limping, bowlegs, and pain will be over if I do it. Maybe. But no skiing for months. And people have died from blood clots and pulmonary embolisms.

I had hip injections to hold off replacement surgery, helped pain but the second one 3 months later never helped. Had the surgery.

It didn't help me any

Best is PROLOTHERAPY injections... as it is a regenerative repair therapy... long term result is obtained rather than just pain relief

It’s an extremely conservative approach to solving hip pain. Steroids and corticosteroids are bandaids. One time is ok. Multiple steroid shots for long term relief isn’t prudent. The pain is relieved and when you go exercise, you exacerbate it. The primary problem hasn’t been dealt with. Steroids mask the symptoms of joint degeneration. I understand taking a cautious approach to hip pain. And ultimate courses of treatment to relieve pain. Even using anti inflammatories or any other pain masking drugs is also not prudent. Especially for someone that is and wants to be physically active. Not to mention the stomach damaging effects of anti inflammatories! Get in there and replace it! How much pain does a person need to be in before surgery becomes the answer?! I’m currently in a shit load of pain. I have an appointment with an ortho coming up. I used to work as a physical therapy aide. This pain is beyond some corrective exercises supervised by a PT. AYKM?!

Thats the dumbest thing . Steroids eat or damage the joint. You should learn more about regenitive medicine like PRP.

Am grateful to Dr Igudia who have given so much of himself to keep me healthy and safe from genital herpes. You are a perfect combination of responsibility and care. Thank you for taking care of your patients so delicately. Your positivity, helpfulness, and dedication to patients really stand out.

Cortisone is the step before surgery bc it deteriorates the bone and joint material. This is probably why surgeons I suggest these shots

"doctor" probably gets commission for every shot

The only thing the hip steroid injections did for me was drive up my blood sugar - sorry.

you push off the sick. money is more than people. try a torture chambre and see how money feels them.

Dr. Dowd, you degenerate your patients and we will treat to regenerate our patients. The fact that you can’t diagnose whether it’s knee, hip, or back without putting a steroid into a joint tells me just how poor a diagnostician you are.