Please see the index below for a list of all our articles on Injections.

If you are new to the subject, we recommend starting with: Platelet-Rich Plasma (PRP) Therapy for Arthritis

Medical illustration of the composition of a PRP injection
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Platelet-Rich Plasma Injection Procedure

Platelet rich plasma (PRP) injections are derived from a sample of the patient’s own blood. These injections contain plasma with higher concentration platelets than what is normally found in blood. PRP injections attempt to take advantage of the blood’s natural healing properties to repair damaged cartilage, tendons, ligaments, muscles, or even bone.
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PRP Injection Preparation and Composition

What is a platelet-rich plasma injection? This article offers an in-depth explanation of how PRP injection is made, and how it can be used to treat arthritis.
Hands holding separated blood and syringe in test tube at research laboratory
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Stem Cell Therapy for Arthritis

Although stem cell therapy is not a standard practice, many doctors are using the procedure to treat arthritis in the knee and other joints.

A syringe labeled cortisone
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What Is Cortisone?

Cortisone is a man-made version of the hormone cortisol. Cortisone comes in oral, injectable, and topical forms to treat inflammation caused by autoimmune diseases, arthritis, skin conditions, and more.
Illustration of hyaluronic acid injection and molecular composition
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What Is Hyaluronic Acid?

Hyaluronic acid is a gel-like substance that is present in the tissues of the joints, skin, and eyes. Hyaluronic acid can also be commercially produced from bacteria and animal tissues for medical purposes.
Syringe drawing a cortisone injection from a vial.
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What to Know Before Getting a Cortisone Injection

While cortisone shots can ease joint inflammation and arthritis pain, repeated injections can damage soft tissue. Understand the limits of cortisone and how it fits into a larger treatment plan.
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