Steroid Injections: When Are Steroid Injections Indicated as a Treatment for Arthritis?

When might a doctor recommend a local steroid injection into a joint to treat arthritis? How often can the doctor inject the joint safely? What can you expect after you receive the injections? Dr. Scott J. Zashin offers the important answers about local steroid injections.

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