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Using Cortisone Shots for Inflammation

Cortisone shots help reduce joint and tendon inflammation and offer long-term pain relief. Cortisone shots are safe but can ...
A cortisone shot is an injection containing a steroid. A person with hip pain due to injury or disease may receive a cortisone shot to help treat pain and swelling in the hip joint. A cortisone shot ...