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Rotator Cuff Injury – Diagnosis & Treatment

Cortisone Injections

An effective way to control inflammation caused by a rotator cuff injury is a cortisone injection. Compared to oral anti-inflammatory drugs, this treatment can precisely target the affected area. Thus, it can help you relieve pain and swelling quickly. This also helps reduce the number of systemic side effects. However, injecting too much cortisone is not suggested because many health issues might occur. The medication should be injected occasionally to ensure safety. Keep in mind that cortisone injections only control inflammation rather than healing the damage. [7]