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Can cortisone injection for shoulder bursitis make it worse?

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No: Typically cortisone injections make true bursitis feel better. If the injection was not placed into the bursa it's possible to get very little pain relief.

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Answered 6/5/2018

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Dr. Bertrand Kaper answered

Specializes in Orthopedic Reconstructive Surgery

No: A cortisone injection will typically help improve pain from bursitis or have no effect. It would be highly unlikely to actually make the condition worse.

Answered 12/22/2012

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