1. What Type of Injection Do I Need and Why?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t

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Type<\/p><\/td>	Mechanism<\/p><\/td>	Best For<\/p><\/td><\/tr>
Cortisone<\/p><\/td>	Suppresses inflammation<\/p><\/td>	Acute flare\u2011ups, severe pain, bursitis<\/p><\/td><\/tr>
Hyaluronic Acid (HA)<\/p><\/td>	Lubricates joint, reduces friction<\/p><\/td>	Mild to moderate glenohumeral arthritis<\/p><\/td><\/tr>
PRP<\/p><\/td>	Uses concentrated platelets to stimulate healing<\/p><\/td>	Chronic tendinopathy, partial rotator cuff tears, arthritis<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> Ask your doctor: – Why is this specific type best for my condition? – Have you considered other options? – What does the evidence say for my diagnosis?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t 2. How Long Will It Take to Work and How Long Will Relief Last?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Injection<\/p><\/td> Onset<\/p><\/td> Duration<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Cortisone<\/p><\/td> 1\u20113 days<\/p><\/td> 4\u201112 weeks<\/p><\/td><\/tr> Hyaluronic Acid (HA)<\/p><\/td> 2\u20114 weeks<\/p><\/td> 6\u201112 months<\/p><\/td><\/tr> PRP<\/p><\/td> 2\u20116 weeks<\/p><\/td> 12\u201124 months (if tissue heals)<\/p><\/td><\/tr><\/tbody><\/table> Ask your doctor: – When can I expect to feel relief? – How long will the effect typically last for someone like me? – Will I need repeat injections?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t 3.What Are the Risks and Side Effects?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Cortisone:<\/strong> Potential side effects increase with larger doses and frequent use. Risks can include cartilage damage, bone death, joint infection, nerve damage, tendon weakening or rupture, thinning of nearby bone or skin, and short-term flare of pain or increased blood sugar.<\/p> Hyaluronic Acid:<\/strong> Usually well tolerated, but may cause mild swelling, redness, or pain at the injection site and has a slight risk of infection or allergic reaction. Unlike cortisone, these injections provide longer relief and generally have fewer side effects, though repeated cortisone use can accelerate osteoarthritis progression.<\/p> PRP:<\/strong> A low\u2011risk procedure that uses your own blood. Less common risks include allergic reaction, bleeding, infection, nerve injuries, and tissue damage.<\/p> Ask your doctor: – What are the most common side effects for this injection? – How likely is a serious complication? – How many of these injections have you performed?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t 4. How Should I Prepare for the Procedure?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Proper preparation improves safety and outcomes. General preparation: Tell your doctor about all medications (especially blood thinners, insulin, NSAIDs) and report any allergies. You may need to stop blood thinners and supplements for a few days before the procedure. Arrange for a driver if sedation is planned and wear a loose\u2011fitting shirt or tank top.<\/p> For PRP specifically: Stop anti\u2011inflammatory medications (ibuprofen, naproxen, meloxicam) at least two weeks before the procedure and avoid corticosteroids for 4\u20116 weeks. Hydrate well before the blood draw.<\/p> Ask your doctor: – Should I stop any medications before the injection? – Do I need to fast? – Can I drive myself home?<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n5. What Should I Do After the Injection?<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Cortisone:<\/strong> Protect the affected area for a day or two, avoid heavy lifting, and use ice on the injection site as needed. Don\u2019t use heating pads or get in a hot tub for two days and watch for signs of infection. Monitor blood sugar if you have diabetes. Hyaluronic Acid:<\/strong> Avoid heavy activity for 24\u201148 hours; gentle range of motion is encouraged. Ice the area if sore. PRP:<\/strong> Stay hydrated and eat nourishing meals. Don\u2019t bathe, swim or use a hot tub for 48 hours. Avoid anti\u2011inflammatory medications for at least two weeks, minimize activity and ice the area for the first few days, and avoid strenuous activity for two weeks. \u00a0Expect some soreness \u2013 this is a normal healing response.<\/p> Ask your doctor: – When can I return to normal activities? – What activities should I avoid and for how long? – What warning signs should prompt a call to the office? (e.g., increasing pain, fever, redness)<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t Additional Questions to Consider<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Beyond the top 5, here are more questions to ask: – Will you use imaging guidance (ultrasound or fluoroscopy)? \u2013 Guidance improves accuracy, especially for deep joints like the glenohumeral joint. – How many of these injections have you performed? \u2013 Experience matters. – What is the success rate for my specific condition? \u2013 Realistic expectations are important. – Can I have this injection if I\u2019m also getting physical therapy? \u2013 Often yes, and they complement each other. – How much will it cost? \u2013 Cortisone is usually covered; HA and PRP may have out\u2011of\u2011pocket costs. – How many injections can I have over time? \u2013 Cortisone is limited (2\u20113 per year per joint); HA and PRP can be repeated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t Making an Informed Decision<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t The right shoulder injection depends on your diagnosis, prior treatments, activity level, and goals. At\u00a0Soluciones para la Salud Articular<\/a>, we perform a thorough history and physical exam, review imaging (X\u2011ray, MRI, or ultrasound), discuss all options \u2013 including non\u2011injection alternatives \u2013 and perform injections under ultrasound guidance for precision. We provide clear pre\u2011 and post\u2011procedure instructions so you feel confident and informed.<\/p>\n \n \n Learn more about\u00a0Shoulder Injections in Charlotte<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \n Explore\u00a0Inyecciones de cortisona<\/a>\u00a0and\u00a0Terapia PRP<\/a><\/p>\n<\/li>\n \n Read our\u00a0Recursos para pacientes<\/a>\u00a0for more guidance<\/p>\n<\/li>\n<\/ul>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t Are shoulder injections painful? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Most patients feel a brief pinch from the local anesthetic. The injection itself is usually well tolerated.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t How long do I need to rest after a shoulder injection? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Cortisone: 1\u20112 days. HA: 1\u20112 days. PRP: 3\u20117 days of relative rest (no heavy lifting or overhead activity).<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t Can I drive home after the injection? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Yes, unless sedation is used (rare). Most patients drive themselves.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t Will the injection cure my shoulder problem? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Cortisone provides temporary relief. HA and PRP can offer longer\u2011lasting improvement by addressing lubrication or healing, but they are not always cures.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t How many injections can I have in a year? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Cortisone: typically 2\u20113 per joint per year. HA: as needed, often every 6\u201112 months. PRP: 1\u20113 initial series, then as needed.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t Can I have PRP if I\u2019ve had cortisone recently? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Wait at least 4\u20116 weeks after cortisone before PRP to avoid interference with healing.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t Is ultrasound guidance necessary? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t For glenohumeral (ball\u2011and\u2011socket) joint injections, ultrasound improves accuracy significantly. For subacromial bursa injections, landmark guidance may suffice, but ultrasound is still helpful.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t Will insurance cover my shoulder injection? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Cortisone is almost always covered. HA and PRP may not be covered; we\u2019ll verify benefits beforehand.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t What if I don\u2019t get relief from the first injection? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Sometimes a different type or a repeat injection is needed. We\u2019ll reassess and adjust the plan.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t How do I schedule a consultation? <\/div><\/span>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\n\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t Call our office or book online. We\u2019ll evaluate your shoulder and recommend the best approach.<\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/details>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t Fuentes<\/h2>\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t \n\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Corticosteroid Injections for Shoulder Pain<\/strong>.<\/strong> <\/strong>\ud83d\udd17\u00a0<\/strong>orthoinfo.aaos.org\/en\/treatment\/corticosteroid-injections<\/strong><\/a><\/p> Mayo Clinic<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Shoulder injection: What you can expect<\/strong>.<\/strong> <\/strong>\ud83d\udd17\u00a0<\/strong>www.mayoclinic.org\/tests-procedures\/shoulder-injection\/about\/pac-20394556<\/strong><\/a><\/p> Hospital for Special Surgery<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>PRP for Shoulder Injuries<\/strong>.<\/strong> <\/strong>\ud83d\udd17\u00a0<\/strong>www.hss.edu\/condition-list_prp-shoulder.asp<\/strong><\/a> <\/strong><\/p> Arthritis Foundation<\/b><\/strong>\u00a0\u2013\u00a0<\/strong>Viscosupplementation for Shoulder Arthritis<\/strong>.<\/strong> <\/strong>\ud83d\udd17\u00a0<\/strong>www.arthritis.org\/health-wellness\/treatment\/treatment-plan\/drugs\/viscosupplementation<\/strong><\/a><\/p>\t\t\t\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>\n\t\t\t\t<\/div>","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" Top 5 Questions to Ask Your Doctor About Shoulder Injections Preparing for a shoulder injection? 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