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Footnotes / Blog

Sunday, February 25th, 2018 Elizabeth Anthony

Many Foot and Ankle Surgeons will offer  a corticosteroid injection to relieve pain or swelling for many conditions we treat.

Cortisone shots are injections that may help relieve pain and inflammation in a specific area.

 The injections usually comprise a corticosteroid medication and a local anesthetic. Often, you can receive a cortisone shot at your doctor’s office. Because of potential side effects, the number of shots you can receive in one year generally is limited.
Uses
Coristone Injections can be utilized for a variety of foot and ankle conditions such as:
  • Gout
  • Plantar Fasciitis
  • Bursitis
  • Capsulitis
  • Arthritis
  • Tendonitis

During the Injection

The area around the injection site is cleaned, usually with alcohol. Your podiatrist might also apply an anesthetic spray to numb the area where the needle will be inserted.

You’ll likely feel some pressure when the needle is inserted.

The medication is then released into the injection site. Typically, cortisone shots include a corticosteroid medication (such as dexamethasone) to relieve pain and inflammation over time and an anesthetic (lidocaine) to provide immediate pain relief.

Side Effects

Complications of cortisone shots can include:

  • Joint infection
  • Nerve damage
  • Thinning of skin and soft tissue around the injection site
  • Temporary flare of pain and inflammation in the joint
  • Tendon weakening or rupture
  • Thinning of nearby bone (osteoporosis)
  • Whitening or lightening of the skin around the injection site
  • Death of nearby bone (osteonecrosis)
  • Temporary increase in blood sugar

If you are suffering from foot or ankle pain that may benefit from a corticosteroid injection, call one of our offices today. Innovative Foot and Ankle is located in the northern New Jersey Counties of Essex, Union, Hudson and Bergen.

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