As the research below suggests, cortisone injections into a damaged, painful shoulder suspected of rotator cuff damage comes with risks. For patients with partial-thickness tears or rotator cuff tendinopathy, a single corticosteroid injection may be appropriate when short-term pain reduction is needed to facilitate rehabilitation. However, repeated injections should be approached cautiously because they may … Continue reading Steroid injection for rotator cuff tear side effects | Joint Rehab Los Angeles