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Cortisone shots are injections that may help relieve pain and inflammation in a specific area of your body. They're most commonly injected into joints â such as your ankle, elbow, hip, knee, shoulder, spine and wrist. Even the small joints in your hands and feet might benefit from cortisone shots.
What to Expect. If your doctor has recommended cortisone injections, itâs likely for the purpose of reducing inflammation and relieving you of pain, usually in a joint. Cortisone injections are common and can be used to treat damage resulting from an injury or a disease. The shots can easily be administered in a doctorâs office and do not take long. Usually the cortisone is injected into a joint area, such as in the back, knee, hip, elbow, ankle, shoulder or wrist.