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By Jonathan Cluett, M.D., About.com Guide to Orthopedics since 1999

Giving Cortisone for Achilles Tendonitis

Sunday June 3, 2007
Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication used in the treatment of many orthopedic conditions. However, many doctors refuse to inject cortisone around the Achilles tendon. Why are cortisone injections around the Achilles tendon such a concern?

Related: What is Achilles tendonitis? | How many cortisone shots?

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