Medications and Injections in Orthopedics

For some orthopedic injuries, your doctor may prescribe a medication or injection that can help you recover. Explore common options you may have so you know what to expect.

Ointment on hand

What Should I Know About Over-ther-Counter Lidocaine?

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Man rubbing sore hand

How Hand Pain Is Treated

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

woman holding knee due to knee pain

Medications for Knee Pain

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Knee Cortisone Injection

Injections to Relieve Knee Pain

By Kristen Gasnick, PT, DPT

Human growth hormone vials for injection

Medically reviewed by Danielle Weiss, MD

Doctor measuring girl's height

What to Expect When Taking Zomacton (Somatropin)

Medically reviewed by Violetta Shamilova, PharmD

Nurse holding a syringe for the injection giving patient vaccine in hospital. Health care Concept

What Is Z Track Method for Injection?

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

Person receiving lidocaine treatment

An Overview of Lidocaine Overdose

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

cortisone injection given by nurse

What You Should Know About Repeated Cortisone Shots

Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.

Woman rubbing her back

How Long Does It Take a Cortisone Shot to Work?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Insulin separated from blood in container

Discover If PRP Injections Stimulate Faster Healing

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

a syringe and two vials of medicine.

A Look at Iontophoresis Medications and Their Use in Physical Therapy

Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS

blue pills and bottle on table

How Limbrel, AKA Flavocoxid, Works

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Prescription medicine being poured into someones hand

How the Best Pain Remedies Use Both Medication and Other Treatments

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Knee Cortisone Injection

Cortisone Shots for Inflammation: Benefits, Side Effects, and More

Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD

Pile of white tablets

Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Pain Medication Overview

Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD

Woman with ice pack on knee

Cortisone Flares and Why There's Pain After a Steroid Shot

Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.

A doctor giving a patient an injection

Epidural Steroid Injections and Why They Are Given

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Do Cortisone Injections Hurt?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Man with shoulder pain

Are Cortisone Injections Safe for You?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

trigger finger treatments

What Are the Best Treatments for Trigger Finger?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Knee Cortisone Injection

The Difference Between Anabolic Steroids and Cortisone Injections

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

doctor's hand holding ultrasound device

Are Ultrasound-Guided Injections Worth the Expense?

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD

Cortisone injection

Do Cortisone Shots Cause Negative Side Effects for Diabetics?

Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD

Woman in bathrobe taking vitamins

Top 15 Joint Supplements for Arthritis

Fact checked by Dale Brauner

Syringe and Pills

What You Need to Know About Fludrocortisone

Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD

Woman stretching her back with the help of an exercise ball and a physical therapist

Lumbar Spine Herniated Disc Treatment Options

Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD