Why have cortisone infiltration?

Cortisone decreases inflammation. The main advantage is that it specifically targets a painful structure with fewer systemic effects than oral anti-inflammatory drugs.

Each cortisone injection can be a different experience. It is important to understand that the effect of cortisone depends on several factors, such as the type of injury, the duration of the injury, the dose injected and the precision of the injection. So, if you have had a cortisone infiltration in the past and it had no effect or a partial effect, the podiatrist may choose another molecule or do the ultrasound-guided injection to have maximum precision.

Cortisone injection in podiatry is used on patients who have no contraindications and who have inflammatory pain that has not been resolved by conservative treatments. The most common indications are plantar fasciotomy, morton’s neuroma, inflammatory arthritis (osteoarthritis, synovitis, capsular impingement), bursitis, tendinopathy and post-operation. Following the cortisone infiltration, your podiatrist will give you post-treatment instructions. Cortisone infiltration usually takes effect 48-72 hours after the injection. The recommended interval between injections is 3 months. A maximum of 3-4 injections per year in a joint is desirable.

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