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A member asked:

Can a cortisone injection in my shoulder be the cause of a lot of pain and swelling in my forearm and wrist?

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Dr. Bradley Butkovich answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Surgery

Not typically: Unless you are having a reaction to the injection. Probably unrelated.

Answered 10/4/2016

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