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.
Complications of cortisone shots can include: 1  Joint infection. 2  Nerve damage. 3  Thinning of skin and soft tissue around the injection site.  Temporary flare of pain and inflammation in the 1  joint. Tendon weakening or rupture.  Thinning of nearby bone 1  (osteoporosis) Whitening or lightening of the skin around the injection  site.