Corticosteroid Injections (Cortisone Shots)
Care Before the Procedure
- Medical evaluation: Consult your doctor to confirm the diagnosis and ensure a corticosteroid injection is appropriate.
- Inform your doctor: Mention any allergies, medications (especially blood thinners), diabetes, infections, or previous reactions to corticosteroids.
- Understand the procedure: Discuss potential benefits, risks (temporary pain flare, skin changes, infection, elevated blood sugar), and limitations.
- Day of procedure: No fasting is required, but wear comfortable clothing to allow easy access to the injection site.
Care During the Procedure
- Patient positioning: Lie or sit as instructed to give the doctor easy access to the affected area.
- Skin preparation: The area will be cleaned with antiseptic; local anesthetic may be applied to minimize discomfort.
- Stay still: Remain as still as possible while the injection is performed to ensure accuracy and safety.
- Sensations: You may feel a brief sting or pressure during the injection; the local anesthetic usually provides immediate numbing.
Care After the Procedure
- Rest the area: Avoid strenuous activity or overusing the treated joint for 24–48 hours.
- Manage soreness: Apply ice to the injection site for 15–20 minutes if needed and expect a temporary pain flare in the first 24 hours.
- Monitor for complications: Contact your doctor if you notice increasing pain, redness, warmth, swelling, or fever.
- Follow-up care: Resume normal activities gradually as advised, and attend follow-up appointments to monitor results; remember that injections are part of a broader treatment plan including exercise and therapy.
Eligibility
- Patients with joint pain or inflammation from arthritis or injury
- Individuals experiencing swelling, stiffness, or reduced mobility in a joint
- People whose symptoms are not relieved by medications or physical therapy
- Patients needing targeted, fast-acting relief in specific joints
- Medical evaluation: Consult your doctor to confirm the diagnosis and ensure a corticosteroid injection is appropriate.
- Inform your doctor: Mention any allergies, medications (especially blood thinners), diabetes, infections, or previous reactions to corticosteroids.
- Understand the procedure: Discuss potential benefits, risks (temporary pain flare, skin changes, infection, elevated blood sugar), and limitations.
- Day of procedure: No fasting is required, but wear comfortable clothing to allow easy access to the injection site.
FAQs
Frequently Asked Questions
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