
Running repairs with James Alexander, get up to speed with the latest research. EP#518
BJSM Podcast
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Is There Evidence for Cortisone Injections?
In the management of distal ITB pain, there is a real lack of evidence and high-quality evidence to guide our clinical decision making. So for someone like Jack, having a cortisone injection could be a feasible option to help reduce his pain. But what we do know with cortisone injections are the longer term effects are a little unknown. In tendon pathology, it has been shown to be harmful to tendon health in the long term.
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