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R.A., or just arthritis members. Cortisone shots for osteo hip arthritis? How many can you get in a months time? What about PRP injections?

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Helena, MT
August 3, 2024
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For cortisone shots for osteoarthritis in the hip:

- Frequency: Doctors generally limit the number of steroid injections to no more than three to four per year. This is to avoid potential side effects and damage to the joint from frequent injections.

Regarding PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections for knee osteoarthritis:

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For cortisone shots for osteoarthritis in the hip:

- Frequency: Doctors generally limit the number of steroid injections to no more than three to four per year. This is to avoid potential side effects and damage to the joint from frequent injections.

Regarding PRP (Platelet-Rich Plasma) injections for knee osteoarthritis:

- Effectiveness: A recent randomized controlled trial found that people who received PRP treatment for knee arthritis did not report less pain or cartilage damage over time compared to those who received a placebo.

Always consult with your healthcare provider to determine the best treatment plan for your specific condition.

August 3, 2024
A myRAteam Member

If it's a cortisone shot in the joint itself are not good, they erode your joint. If it's going in the muscle, I only got them once in a while they didn't do much for me.

August 11, 2024
A myRAteam Member

I was getting cortisone shots for my back and we would only do so many per month then rest it out. We did a specific cortisone shot so I could start following forward with a particular stretch exercise unfortunately a bad reaction then followed so all steroids have been stopped for good.

August 7, 2024
A myRAteam Member

HIP!!! NOT knee, please.

August 3, 2024

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