Cortisone Decreases Bone, Ligament and Tendon Strength by Ross Hauser, MD
Cortisone Decreases Bone, Ligament and Tendon Strength
Ross Hauser, M.D. In my opinion, the quickest way for an patient or athlete to lose strength at the ligament-bone junction (fibro-osseous junction) is to inject cortisone to that area. Cortisone and other steroid injections ALL have the same detrimental effects on articular cartilage.
Corticosteroids, such as cortisone and Prednisone, have an adverse effect on bone and soft tissue healing. Corticosteroids inactivate vitamin D, limiting calcium absorption by … Read the rest