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Can a cortisone injection in ur wrist joint create muscle spasms?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

It could: The injection may cause some physical ; chemical irritation ; u may have some spasm in the associated muscles, but they r not serious. Massage, stretching, can help but they should b short lived ; improve with use.

Answered 8/23/2018

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