Single cortisone (corticosteroid) injections typically offer short-term relief for inflammation and pain, with the duration of the effect varying depending on the cause and injection site. Cortisone ...

Feb 6 (Reuters) - Getting a cortisone injection won't help tennis elbow any more than a drug-free saline shot - and it may actually slow recovery, according to an Australian study. Researchers writing ...

The body’s defenses may be mildly lowered for about 1 to 4 weeks after a single steroid shot into a joint or near your spine. In some people, particularly with higher doses, this effect may last up to ...