cortisone injections into a joint may have side effects in addition to those described above. unique side effects of joint injections involve injury to the joint tissues particularly with repeated injections. these injuries include thinning of the joint cartilage weakening of the ligaments of the joint increased inflammation in the joint (arthritis) due to a reaction to a corticosteroid that has crystallized and introduction of infection into the joint.
are there special side effects that can occur with cortisone joint injections?