“Toxic Injections”

“Are you being injected with toxins when you go to the doctor?  A recent new study looked at the toxicity of injections given into joints by orthopedic surgeons and related specialities (such as rheumatology, sports medicine, pain management, and physical medicine & rehabilitation).  Specifically, researchers looked at the potential toxicity of corticosteroid injections (aka, “cortisone” injections), local anesthetics such as lidocaine and bupivicaine, contrast agents (dyes used for MRI and x-ray guided injections), and hyaluronic acid (aka “gel” or “viscosupplementation” injections).

Going to the doctor’s office can be a nerve-racking experiences for many people. As such, patients have the option of seeking care from another clinician if they feel their current physician isn’t meeting their needs. While each doctor may be unique, there are common traits that most patients look for in their physician.  Here are the most important characteristics, according to MedPage Today:

Communication 
Empathetic
Passionate
Forthright
Professional
Respectful 
Knowledgable
Thorough