Synonyms: flower stalk; scape. Hypernyms (scape is a kind of...): stalk; stem (a slender or elongated structure that supports a plant or fungus or a plant part or plant organ). Hyponyms (each of the following is a kind of scape): peduncle (stalk bearing an inflorescence or solitary flower).
After injection, corticosteroids work to reduce inflammation (heat, redness, swelling, & pain) in and around the joint. As a result you should feel less pain, swelling, stiffness and warmth and be able to function a little easier.ost injections typically take 24-48 hours to take full effect. If local anesthetic was given with the steroid injection, you may feel improvement relatively quickly. The duration of improvement varies.
Some patients will experience immediate relief, however, it usually takes 24 to 72 hours for the effects of the steroid medication to take effect and it may be up to 1 week before the maximum benefits are achieved. Very often more than 1 injection is necessary to achieve a good level of pain relief.