A cortisone shot is a simple in-office procedure in which a steroid is injected into a joint in combination with an anesthetic. Cortisone shots help to reduce the pain associated with many joint conditions, such as arthritis and bursitis, as well as carpal tunnel syndrome and back pain.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Your biceps tendons attach the biceps muscle to bones in your shoulder and in your elbow. If you tear your biceps tendon at the shoulder, you may lose some strength in your arm and have pain when you forcefully turn your arm from palm down to palm up.| orthoinfo.aaos.org
Because so many structures make up the shoulder, it is vulnerable to many different problems and injuries. This article explains some of the common causes of shoulder pain and describes some general treatment options.| orthoinfo.aaos.org