

Band-Aids Are Just That, Band-Aids.
“My Doctor suggested that I get a corticosteroid injection for my joint pain.” The above statement is such a common patient report that if we received a nickel for every time we heard it, we’d be rich! So what is the deal with corticosteroid injections for joint pain? Corticosteroids are a class of medications used to temporarily reduce inflammation in the body via administration by mouth, inhalation, topical, intravenous, or injection. Sure temporary pain relief is great, bu