Steroid Shots for Painful Joints May Make It Worse

Steroid Shots for Painful Joints May Make It Worse

Corticosteroid shots are often used to ease arthritis pain, but a new study suggests they may be riskier than thought. Researchers found that among patients who had the treatment at their center, 8% had complications. Most often, that meant a worsening in cartilage breakdown in the joint. But a small number of patients suffered bone

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