Arthritic

Injections of Your Own Fat Could Help Arthritic Hands

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Injections of Your Own Fat Could Help Arthritic Hands

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, May 17, 2022 (HealthDay News) — Liposuction typically is used to flatten your stomach or shape up your booty, but a new study argues that it could also help people suffering from arthritis of the fingers. Injections of body fat into aching, arthritic finger joints appear to produce significant … Read more

Are Cortisone Injections Good or Bad for Arthritic Knees?

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Are Cortisone Injections Good or Bad for Arthritic Knees?

By Dennis Thompson HealthDay Reporter TUESDAY, Dec. 21, 2021 (HealthDay News) — Cortisone injections have gotten a bad rap in recent years as a treatment for arthritis pain, because steroids are known to damage cartilage and could potentially cause the joint to further deteriorate. But a new study suggests that if used wisely, cortisone shots … Read more