Shoulder Bursitis- Why an Accurate Diagnosis is Important
Shoulder bursitis is one of the most common findings that show up on a shoulder ultrasound. But what exactly is shoulder bursitis? A bursa is a small fluid-filled sac that helps reduce friction between structures in many joints throughout the body. The shoulder has five different bursae. When a bursa becomes inflamed, it is referred […]
Corticosteroid/Cortisone Injections- to inject or not to inject?
What are cortisone/corticosteroid injections?Corticosteroids are a type of steroid that can be used as an anti-inflammatory medication. Theyare available in various forms including tablets, inhalers, creams/gels, suppository andinjections. You might have heard about injections for conditions such as shoulder bursitis,trochanteric bursitis, rotator cuff tendinopathy, gluteal tendinopathy, De Quervain’sTenosynovitis and knee osteoarthritis to name a few. […]
