Repeated cortisone injections carry long-term health risks such as cartilage degradation
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Repeated intra-articular corticosteroid injections are known to carry long-term risks, including potential deleterious effects on cartilage and joint tissues, despite their short-term benefits for pain relief.
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The Use of Intra-Articular Hydrogel in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Systematic Review.
2026 · cited by 0
States that while intra-articular corticosteroid injections provide short-term relief, repeated usage may result in deleterious effects on the knee joint.
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Pharmacological Agents for Soft Tissue and Articular Injections: From Mechanisms to Clinical Applications.
2026 · cited by 0
Notes that corticosteroids alleviate symptoms rapidly with short-term duration, contrasting with longer-acting regenerative or mechanical options while noting typical limitations.