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Corticosteroid injection
knee + hip
What happens
Clinical assessment and an injection of a specified corticosteroid into the joint when appropriate.
Onset
Ask when to expect the specific medicine to work and when lack of improvement should trigger review.
Duration
NICE describes short-term relief of about 2–10 weeks; response varies and some people do not benefit.
Repeat treatment
Repeated injections require review of benefit, risks, and any planned surgery.
Recovery
Ask who provides follow-up, what symptoms need urgent attention, and what restrictions apply to you.
Cost components
Consultation, medicine, injection, any imaging guidance, and follow-up.