Nonbiologic Injections in Sports Medicine. Review uri icon

Overview

abstract

  • Nonbiologic medications (local anesthetics, corticosteroids, and nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs) are commonly administered to athletes for analgesia after injury. However, the risks of nonbiologic injections often are overlooked simply because of their long-term market availability. A thorough understanding of the mechanism of action, the reported benefits, and the potential risks of nonbiologic medications is crucial prior to their use, especially in the treatment of young athletes. Sports medicine physicians and surgeons must be aware of the systemic and local effects of these medications to ensure an appropriate drug choice that minimizes side effects and avoids recently reported toxicity to myocytes, tenocytes, and chondrocytes.

publication date

  • February 1, 2020

Research

keywords

  • Adrenal Cortex Hormones
  • Anesthetics, Local
  • Anti-Inflammatory Agents, Non-Steroidal
  • Sports Medicine

Identity

Scopus Document Identifier

  • 85082568570

Digital Object Identifier (DOI)

  • 10.2106/JBJS.RVW.19.00052

PubMed ID

  • 32224626

Additional Document Info

volume

  • 8

issue

  • 2