Why We Limit Repeated Steroid Injections

Steroid injections may provide short-term relief during a severe flare. However, steroids do not repair damaged tissue — and repeated use may actually weaken the very structures we are trying to protect. 

 

The Potential Downsides of Repeated Steroid Use

• Cartilage thinning: Steroids may reduce cartilage cell activity and contribute to cartilage breakdown over time.

• Joint degeneration: Studies suggest repeated injections can accelerate cartilage volume loss in some joints.

• Weakened tendons and ligaments: Steroids suppress collagen production, increasing risk of tendon injury or rupture.

• Temporary masking of damage: Pain relief can allow overuse of an already compromised joint.

• Tissue atrophy: Skin thinning, fat pad loss, or depigmentation can occur at the injection site.

• Reduced healing response: Steroids suppress inflammation — but inflammation is part of the body’s natural repair process.

THE SOLUTION :
Instead of relying on repeated steroid injections, we focus on treatments like :

High Dose PRP Injections - To help to stimulate healing in the joint 

SuperPRP+ - To provide lubrication of the joint 

MFAT (Stem Cells)- To give the joint a thick cellular cushion 

Shockwave therapy- To treat the ligaments and tendons through energy 

 

These treatments aim to support the body’s natural healing response and preserve joint integrity whenever possible.

 

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