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Can cortisone injection for shoulder bursitis make it better?

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Dr. Roman Bronfenbrener answered

Yes: Steroid injections can make these inflammatory conditions better.

Answered 7/10/2012

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My upper arm aches constantly and deep AND into my shoulder. My Dr said it was bursitis and gave me a cortisone shot. Helped only about 3 weeks. ?

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I have subacromial bursitis physio has suggested cortisone injection but as I have had some before which didn't help not sure it will be worth risking?

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