In this video, Steph explains what a corticosteroid injection for treating sports injuries is, how cortisone works, what conditions it can be useful for, and when it should be avoided. Also, why it sometimes only works for a short period of time.
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Chapters:
00:00:00 Introduction
00:00:35 What is a corticosteroid injection?
00:01:30 Short-term vs. long-term use
00:02:23 Use with local anaesthetic
00:02:54 Risk of tendon rupture
00:03:36 Other reasons not to have a corticosteroid injection
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