A member asked:

Do most joint mra's include steroid shots as well (since they are already injecting contrast in the joint)? i know a lot depends on dr order.

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Dr. Steven Saunders answered

Joint MRI: Is a diagnostic and not therapeutic test, so no cortisone injection.

Answered 3/16/2013

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Dr. David Dang answered

May be: While it is reasonable to inject steroid at the time of an arthrogram procedure, this is not commonly done. This practice varies at different hospitals/institutions.

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Do most joint mra's include steroid shots as well (since they are already injecting contrast in the joint)? i know a lot depends on dr order.

2 doctors weighed in across 2 answers

Dr. Steven Saunders answered

Dr. David Dang answered

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