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What is a cortisone/corticosteroid injection?

April 26, 2017corticosteroid cortisone injection

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What is a cortisone/corticosteroid injection?

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Cortisone is a steroid that is produced naturally in the body. Synthetically-produced cortisone can also be injected into soft tissues and joints to help decrease inflammation. While cortisone is not a pain reliever, pain may diminish as a result of reduced inflammation. In orthopaedics, cortisone injections are commonly used as a treatment for chronic conditions such as bursitis, tendinitis, and arthritis.