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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 is a cortisone injection? Cortisone is a powerful anti-inflammatory medication. By injecting cortisone into a particular area, high concentrations of medication can be given to successfully reduce inflammation. We use a mixture of local anesthetics (Lidocaine and Marcaine) and corticosteroid (Depo-Medrol).