The ferret (Mustela putorius furo) is the domesticated form of the European polecat, a mammal belonging to the same genus as the weasel, Mustela of the family Mustelidae. They typically have brown, black, white, or mixed fur.
If you have arthritis, you may have considered a cortisone shot as part of your treatment plan. These shots are not pain relievers. Cortisone is a type of steroid, a drug that lowers inflammation, which is something that can lead to less pain. Cortisone injections can be used to treat inflammation of small areas of the body, such as inflammation of a specific joint or tendon.
Cortisone, a type of corticosteroid, is a potent anti-inflammatory drug and is often used in injection form to treat a number of orthopedic conditions including tendinitis, also written tendinitis.. Tendinitis is the inflammation or irritation of tendons, a condition that frequently occurs around joints like the elbow, wrist and knee. The effectiveness of cortisone for tendinitis treatment is generally positive and cortisone is considered a safe treatment when used properly.