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.
Person receiving lidocaine treatment
Lidocaine Overdose: Symptoms, Causes, Diagnosis, and Treatment
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
cortisone injection given by nurse
How Many Cortisone Shots Can You Have?
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
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PRP Injections for Joint Pain and Tendonitis
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
a syringe and two vials of medicine.
Iontophoresis Medications Used in Physical Therapy
Medically reviewed by Erin Pereira, DPT, OCS
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Limbrel Prescription Botanical Medical Food
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
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Pain Medication and Treatment Options
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Knee Cortisone Injection
Cortisone Shots for Inflammation: Benefits, Side Effects, and More
Medically reviewed by Grant Hughes, MD
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Nonsteroidal Anti-Inflammatory Pain Medication Overview
Medically reviewed by Miho J. Tanaka, MD
Woman with ice pack on knee
What Can Cause Pain After a Steroid Shot
Medically reviewed by Eva Umoh Asomugha, M.D.
A doctor giving a patient an injection
Epidural Steroid Injections for Back Pain
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
cortisone pain
Do Cortisone Injections Hurt?
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Man with shoulder pain
Are Cortisone Injections Bad for You?
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
trigger finger treatments
Options for Trigger Finger Treatment
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Knee Cortisone Injection
Anabolic Steroids vs. Cortisone Injections
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
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Pros and Cons of Ultrasound-Guided Injections
Medically reviewed by Stuart Hershman, MD
Cortisone injection
Cortisone Injections in Diabetics
Medically reviewed by Ana Maria Kausel, MD
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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