Print Departments and specialties Mayo Clinic has one of the largest and most experienced practices in the United States, with campuses in Arizona, Florida and Minnesota. Staff skilled in dozens of specialties work together to ensure quality care and successful recovery. Departments with related expertise Rheumatology Sports Medicine By Mayo Clinic Staff Request an Appointment at Mayo Clinic About Sept. 10, 2019 Print Share on: FacebookTwitter Show references Roberts WN. Intraarticular and soft tissue injections: What agent(s) to inject and how frequently? https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 20, 2019. Roberts WN, et al. Joint aspiration or injection in adults: Complications. https://www.uptodate.com/contents/search. Accessed July 20, 2019. AskMayoExpert. Corticosteroid injections (adult). Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2019. Use of corticosteroids in osteoarthritis. Arthritis Foundation. https://www.arthritis.org/living-with-arthritis/treatments/medication/drug-types/corticosteroids/corticosteroid-injections.php. Accessed July 20, 2019. Joint injections (joint aspirations). American College of Rheumatology. http://www.rheumatology.org/I-Am-A/Patient-Caregiver/Treatments/Joint-Injection-Aspiration. Accessed July 20, 2019. Sports tip: Cortisone injections. The American Orthopaedic Society for Sports Medicine. https://www.stopsportsinjuries.org/STOP/Prevent_Injuries/Other_Injury_Topics.aspx. Accessed July 20, 2019. Firestein GS, et al., eds. Glucocorticoid therapy. In: Kelley and Firestein's Textbook of Rheumatology. 10th ed. Philadelphia, Pa.: Saunders Elsevier; 2017. https://www.clinicalkey.com. Accessed July 20, 2019. Barbara Woodward Lips Patient Education Center. Joint injections. Rochester, Minn.: Mayo Foundation for Medical Education and Research; 2018. Related Bunions Diffuse idiopathic skeletal hyperostosis (DISH) Frozen shoulder Ganglion cyst Golfer's elbow Morton's neuroma Myofascial pain syndrome Osteoarthritis Patellar tendinitis Prednisone risks, benefits Rotator cuff injury Sciatica Spinal stenosis Thumb arthritis Show more related content News from Mayo Clinic Mayo Clinic Q and A: Bunion treatment and surgery Sept. 21, 2020, 12:55 p.m. CDT Mayo Clinic Minute: Benefits and risks of corticosteroid shots Nov. 06, 2019, 08:00 a.m. CDT Products & Services Book: Mayo Clinic Family Health Book, 5th Edition Book: Mayo Clinic on Arthritis Newsletter: Mayo Clinic Health Letter — Digital Edition Show more products and services from Mayo Clinic Cortisone shotsAboutDoctors & Departments PRC-20197643 Patient Care & Health Information Tests & Procedures Cortisone shots