Steroid Injections
Injecting steroids into your knees would immediately alleviate pain and inflammation, thus allowing for a wider range of movements. Corticosteroids are those hormones that contain many anti-inflammatory components. They can be injected under local anesthesia by orthopedic surgeons. Some common medications include triamcinolone, dexamethasone, prednisolone, and cortisone. However, the effects are just temporary and only last for a few weeks. Keep in mind that abusing steroids would deteriorate your knees more quickly. Also, there might be some possible side effects, such as irritation, tendon weakening, bleeding, or infection. [13]
