Corticosteroid and Injuries: A Review of Human and Experimental Studies



Shemshaki H¹ ; Nourian SMA² ; Shemshaki G³ ; Fereidanesfahani M⁴ Show Affiliations
Source: Life Science Journal Published:2013

Abstract

By the end of forty decade, wondrous evolution occurred in medical science which caused to give a medical novel gift to Hench and colleagues due to characterization of corticosteroids effects on rheumatoid cartilage. Therefore, many researches were done to find out the properties of this fantastic hormone. Therefore, many researches were done to find out the properties of this fantastic hormone. Followed by identifying the side effects, Topical using of corticosteroids showed lower side effects compared with systemic uses. We evaluated the impacts of corticosteroids on different tissues which involved in injuries, focusing on the mechanisms, advantages and disadvantages. The goal of this review study is to guide the orthopedic surgeons and sport physicians to select better approach and to design better future studies without limitations.