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What Causes Swelling And Stiffness In The Knee Post Cortisone Shot?

Hi .. I received a cortisone injection by my Dr this afternoon on my left knee , and now my knee is very stiff , not able to bend and in some pain .. I took a Celebrex and applying a cold ice pack on it .. It is swollen .. Is this considered a cortisone flare up and is this normal ? When can I expect the swelling and stiffness to subside
Thu, 12 May 2016
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Hi Dear,

Welcome to HCM.

Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and stiffness in the knee post Cortisone shot . Well a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries ,which can cause such symptoms . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injuries , tendinitis , arthritis , gout , bursitis and chondromalacia . The symptoms can also occur due to temporary effects of cortisone injection. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically , order x -ray , CT scan , MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may five steroid injection , prescribe anti inflammatory , methotrexate , drain the site if infection is there , give hyaluronic acid injection or recommend partial or complete knee replacement knee replacement surgery . For now apply warm compresses to knee , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain .


Hope your concern has been resolved.

Get Well Soon.

Best Wishes,
Dr. Harry Maheshwari
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What Causes Swelling And Stiffness In The Knee Post Cortisone Shot?

Hi Dear, Welcome to HCM. Understanding your concern. As per your query you have swelling and stiffness in the knee post Cortisone shot . Well a torn meniscus is one of the most common knee injuries ,which can cause such symptoms . Well there can be many reasons for symptoms you mention in query like injuries , tendinitis , arthritis , gout , bursitis and chondromalacia . The symptoms can also occur due to temporary effects of cortisone injection. I would suggest you to consult orthopedic surgeon for proper examination . Doctor may examine physically , order x -ray , CT scan , MRI to confirm the diagnosis . Doctor may five steroid injection , prescribe anti inflammatory , methotrexate , drain the site if infection is there , give hyaluronic acid injection or recommend partial or complete knee replacement knee replacement surgery . For now apply warm compresses to knee , take proper rest and take ibuprofen or acetaminophen for pain . Hope your concern has been resolved. Get Well Soon. Best Wishes, Dr. Harry Maheshwari