Corticosteroid
The drug is better termed 'corticosteroid'. Generally a long-acting local anaesthetic is given at the same time to reduce any discomfort of the injection and because the corticosteroid may produced early discomfort.
Injections of 'cortisone' may be given into the knee joint and inflamed areas of the knee to quieten inflammation.
The drug is better termed 'corticosteroid'. Generally a long-acting local anaesthetic is given at the same time to reduce any discomfort of the injection and because the corticosteroid may produced early discomfort.