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How soon can i repeat a steroid injection for a de quervain's tenosynovitis on a 25 y/o female. recurrent pain despite rest, nsaids, splint.
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One week: You can repeat cortisone injections after one week but when you inject around a tendon you risk rupturing it.
Answered 11/27/2017
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