A corticosteroid injection may reduce inflammation and pain for selected foot and ankle conditions.
A corticosteroid injection places anti inflammatory medicine near a painful joint, bursa, tendon sheath, or other selected structure. The purpose is to reduce inflammation and create an opportunity for movement, rehabilitation, footwear changes, or other treatment to work.
An injection may be considered for selected conditions such as:
Before an injection, we confirm the likely pain source and review medicines, allergies, diabetes, infection risk, and prior injections.
An injection may reduce symptoms, but it does not always correct the mechanical or structural cause of pain.
Some people notice improvement within days. Response and duration vary.
You may be asked to reduce strenuous activity for a short period. Follow the instructions for your specific injection.
There is no universal number. The tissue, diagnosis, prior response, and health risks all matter.
Bring a medication list, prior imaging or test results, and the shoes or devices you use most often. Write down when symptoms began and what has already been tried.
Explore our conditions, treatments, and office locations to plan your next step.
A visit helps determine whether this option fits your diagnosis, health history, and goals. Signature Foot and Ankle provides care in Boynton Beach and Loxahatchee. Call 561 203 9285 or request an appointment online.
