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A member asked:

How many steroid shots into a joint and/or muscles are allowed per how many months ? thank you for your assistance.

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Depends on location: of injection and dose of steroid, but usually no more than 2 or 3 in the same location.

Dr Hodge and 4 doctors agreed

Answered 11/28/2017

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