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Corticosteroid Injection

for Bursitis

Intra-bursal corticosteroid injection rapidly reduces bursal inflammation and fluid, providing significant and often durable pain relief for bursitis.

How it works

Direct delivery of corticosteroid into the bursa suppresses synovial cell inflammation, reduces vascular permeability, and decreases inflammatory fluid production.

What to watch for

Doctor or specialist administered. Ultrasound guidance improves accuracy, particularly for deep bursae (hip, shoulder). Limit to 2–3 injections. Must address the mechanical cause to prevent recurrence.

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