what are the advantages of cortisone injections?
when a joint is swollen sometimes joint fluid is removed before cortisone is injected. if fluid is removed it can be analyzed to determine what caused the joint to swell. this is a big advantage as it is a powerful and accurate diagnostic test. a distinct benefit of a corticosteroid injection is that the relief of localized inflammation in a particular body area is more rapid and powerful than with traditional anti-inflammatory medications given by mouth such as aspirin. a single injection also can avoid certain side effects notably irritation of the stomach that can accompany many oral anti-inflammatory medications. cortisone injections can be administered easily in the doctor's office. other advantages include the rapid onset of the medication's action dependability and minimal side effects.