Are there special advantages in using cortisone (steroid) injections for joint inflammation (arthritis)?
Cortisone (steroid) injections into a joint can be beneficial in rapidly reducing joint pain while restoring function to a body part immobilized by inflammation, such as an arthritic knee or elbow. This might be particularly important in certain circumstances, such as the gainful employment of a family bread-winner or someone who lives alone. Despite potential and infrequently reported adverse reactions as described above, it is generally felt that low intermittent doses of corticosteroids pose little risk of significant side effects.
