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Cortisone injections can be used to treat inflammation of small areas of the body, such as inflammation of a specific joint or tendon. They can also treat inflammation that is widespread throughout the body, such as with allergic reactions, asthma, and rheumatoid arthritis, which affects many joints.
Cortisone is available as a pill or an injection. A cortisone shot is a common treatment for joint pain caused by degenerative conditions, one of the most common of which is arthritis. Many people with knee problems turn to cortisone injections when other knee pain treatments have failed. Cortisone shots can help, however, they are not the answer for everyone.