Steroid injections, also known as cortisone shots, serve as a powerful anti-inflammatory treatment targeting areas of inflammation, such as the knee joint, and are effective in managing a wide range of musculoskeletal conditions. These injections, which work over a period of 8 to 12 weeks, are capable of rapidly diminishing pain and inflammation, and are commonly utilized as a primary treatment option for conditions like arthritis in the knee and hip, tendon issues including Frozen Shoulder, and Bursitis.
Corticosteroids, the active agents in these injections, are synthetic drugs designed to mimic cortisol, a hormone produced by the adrenal glands, reducing the activity of the immune system to alleviate inflammation.
Healthcare providers employ cortisone shots to address inflammation in various joints such as the shoulders, spine, hands, hips, knees, and feet, as well as in tendons or bursae, the fluid-filled sacs that alleviate friction around joints.
