Cortisone shots (also called corticosteroid shots or steroid injections) are a treatment that some people get if they have joint pain, problems with their back, or some other painful condition.

Background: Corticosteroid injections can be performed blind (landmark-guided) or with image guidance, and this may account for variable clinical outcomes. The objective of this study was to ...

Ultrasound scanning can also be performed immediately after injections to visualise the location of the steroid deposit which appears as echogenic foci or lines, with or without acoustic shadowing.

Cortisone shots are commonly used to treat joint-related problems like arthritis, tendonitis, and bursitis. Cortisone shots can provide long-term pain relief by decreasing inflammation in joint ...

His placement on the IL wasn't the only bad news the Yankees announced on Wednesday either, as Giancarlo Stanton required a cortisone shot in his shoulder -- remember, he went to the IL due to a ...