steroid injections are one of the most effective ways to decrease pain and improve function yet they generally do not cure the illness. in rare instances the following side effects might occur: infection allergic reactions local bleeding rupture of a tendon skin discoloration excessively frequent repeated injections into the same area can cause the bone ligaments and tendons to weaken. not everyone will develop side effects. how often any side effect occurs varies from patient to patient. if steroid injections are infrequent (less than every three to four months) it is possible that none of the listed side effects will occur.
what are the potential disadvantages of steroid injections?