Are corticosteroid injections for joint or tendon pain safe, and can they be repeated?

Doctor’s answer

A local corticosteroid injection may provide short-term pain relief for selected cases of arthritis, bursitis, or tenosynovitis. Safety depends on the injection site, dose, and interval. Repeated injections or injections close to a tendon may increase tissue weakening and rupture risk, so the diagnosis should be clear before treatment.

This content is for education. Diagnosis, treatment, and rehabilitation require an individual assessment by a sports medicine specialist.