Is a Cortisone Injection Right for Your Hip Pain?

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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 inflammation in the hip joint. Image for illustration purposes
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 inflammation in the hip joint. Image for illustration purposes

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A cortisone shot contains a steroid medication, which has anti-inflammatory properties. The interaction between the steroid and the cells in the joint lining suppresses the immune system’s response to inflammation, reducing joint inflammation, swelling, and pain.

Before administering a cortisone injection, the doctor uses an anesthetic to numb the area and provide immediate pain relief. The cortisone itself typically takes several days to begin working.

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