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Cortisone Injections for Tendonitis: A Good Idea? Millions of Americans experience what's commonly called tendonitis due to overuse, injuries, aging, or just plain wear and tear. Often, their trip to the doctor results in a quick fix-a shot of corticosteroids (or cortisone) to reduce inflammation and pain. Most patients experience almost immediate pain relief from cortisone shots.
From the WebMD Archives. Oct. 21, 2010 -- Corticosteroid injections, better known as cortisone shots, provide short-term pain relief for tendon problems such as tennis elbow but may be worse than other treatments later on, according to a new analysis.