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What are the after effects of a cortisone shot in my shoulder?

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Dr. Daniel Mass answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Slows healing: Cortisone injections in the shoulder decrease the inflammation or arthritis or bursitis and tendinitis. This is good for pain relief and allowing for exercises. The side effects are occasional infections and increase tendon injury, because pain protects.

Answered 7/13/2012

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