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Steroid Injection
Steroid Injection
A steroid injection (also called a corticosteroid injection) is a common medical treatment used to reduce inflammation and pain in musculoskeletal conditions. It's often used when conservative management failed.
🔍 What Is in a Steroid Injection?
A typical injection contains:
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Corticosteroid - anti-inflammatory
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Local anesthetic (e.g., lidocaine) – for immediate pain relief
🎯 Why Are Steroid Injections Used?
They are mainly used to treat:
Condition
Common Sites
Bursitis
Shoulder (subacromial), hip
Tendinitis/Tendinopathy
Elbow (tennis/golfer's elbow), wrist (De-quervain), shoulder (rotator cuff tendinitis)
Trigger Finger
Hand
Carpal Tunnel Syndrome
Wrist
Arthritis (esp. Osteoarthritis)
Knee, hip, thumb base
Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis)
Shoulder
Carpal tunnel syndrome
Wrist