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Can cortisone inj to elbow joint cause a change in radial collateral ligament of elbow joint? as i can't straighten elbow and suffering sharp pain
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Usually not: The injection could cause some pain but i never heard about damage to the ligament from the injection.
Answered 2/28/2014
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