ARE STEROID INJECTIONS HELPFUL?
The majority of cases will resolve with the above treatment measures, provided that they are faithfully followed. In the rare, persistent case, the use of a local steroid injection may be considered. Local steroid injections are not without potential complications. Most significantly, they can cause wasting or loss of the fatty tissue pad at the bottom of the heel. This can lead to a painful condition that cannot be easily reversed or treated.
