Corticosteroid Injection- for Wrist joint Pain:

Corticosteroid Injection- for Wrist joint Pain: 09

Cortisone injection is performed to reduced inflammation. Severe pain caused by inflammation and nerve irritation is initially treated with NSAIDs and opioids. Inadequate pain relief is later treated with cortisone injections. Initial 2 or 3 injections are performed within 6 to 8 weeks. Later cortisone injections are repeated every 3 to 6 months. Cortisone injection is not recommended for chronic pain caused by Gout and Septic Wrist Joint Arthritis.

Indications for Wrist Joint Corticosteroid Injection-

·         Wrist Joint Sprain Caused By Inflammation of Ligaments.

·         Wrist Joint Tendonitis Caused By Inflammation of Wrist Joint Tendon.

·         Wrist Joint Bursitis Caused By Inflammation of Wrist Joint Bursa.

·         Wrist Joint Arthritis Caused By Inflammation of Wrist Joint Cartilages and Bones.

·         Wrist Joint Fracture Causing Severe Pain.

·         Wrist Joint Dislocation Causing Inflammatory or Pinched Nerve Pain.

·         Post-Surgical Pain.

Contraindication for Wrist Joint Corticosteroid Injection

·         Gout

·         Septic Arthritis

·         Skin Infection

·         Septicemia

·         Allergies to Corticosteroids