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Got a cortisone shot in my knee 5 days ago. very swollen in the area of the shot and bruised. lots of pain is that normal?

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Dr. Peter Ihle answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Could B: If it is on the outside of the joint where the needle went in, it may have hit a blood vessel on the way in, this can cause bruising ; swelling ; somewhat painful the best thing 2 do is contact ur injector ; report this 2 him/her. This will help 2 c that is the case ; not trouble in the knee joint itself.

Answered 12/16/2013

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A member asked:

Got a cortisone shot in my knee 5 days ago. very swollen in the area of the shot and bruised. lots of pain is that normal?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Peter Ihle answered

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