Reported adverse events after corticosteroid injections for tendonitis were: anaphylactic reaction in one patient, erythema and skin atrophy in another, and rash and tendon disorder in the third ...

Medically reviewed by Jennifer Steinhoff, MD Cortisone shots are commonly used to treat joint-related problems like arthritis ...

A doctor may also order imaging tests like MRI and ultrasound to get detailed images of your knee tendons If these treatments don’t work, a doctor may suggest local corticosteroid injections ...

Patients over 18 years old were eligible for the study if they had more than 3 months of symptoms and had failed typical conservative treatment such as physical therapy, corticosteroid injections, ...