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I had a steroid injection at base of r thumb for trigger thumb today. my thumb still locks and i'm wondering if this means the injection did not work. how long until cortisone kicks-in and stops the thumb triggering and locking?
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It didn't work
Answered 11/6/2021
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And usually takes anywhere from 2 to 5 days for the steroid to work. Sometimes it can take 1 to 2 weeks to see results. If the phone is still triggering but your pain is better that is a good sign. However if it is still locking then surgery would be the next step to free it up.
Answered 11/11/2021
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