Do cortisone injections hurt?
Do cortisone injections hurt? Saturday January 31, 2009 Injections are often used in orthopedics for the treatment of many conditions. Cortisone is the most frequently used medication for injections, but other medications can also be used for a variety of orthopedic conditions. Problems often treated with a cortisone injection include: • Rotator cuff tendonitis • Knee arthritis • Tennis elbow • Plantar fasciitis Many patients are concerned about getting a cortisone injection. Patients are usually worried about the pain associated with the steroid shot. Ho