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Would a cortisone injection in ur wrist, create fluid n swelling?

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Dr. F. Thomas Kaplan answered

Specializes in Hand Surgery

Probably not: Cortisone injections are used to reduce swelling and pain. Sometimes the area is more painful for the first day or two, though.

Answered 6/27/2017

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