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Can you get a cortisone shot in the ankle?

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Yes: Yes, but they should be limited.

Answered 2/24/2014

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Yes: If you know what is causing the pain, you can inject the ankle with cortisone. You should not inject it if you have a fracture. Cortisone is only a short term solution and you should not receive more than 3 injections a year.

Dr Hickerson and another doctor agreed

Answered 5/17/2021

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