Corticosteroid Injections.

Steroid injections into injured or degenerated joints, or around injured tendons can provide anywhere from several weeks to up to three months of relief. This procedure can be done using surface anatomical features recognizable by an experienced injecting physician. Usually xylocaine (an injectable local anesthetic) is mixed with the steroid to act as a "tracer", to verify that the steroid was injected at the correct location, but also to increase the comfort of the injection.

These treatments are covered by OHIP.

Most third-party insurance plans cover the cost of the steroid in which case, a prescription is provided for you prior to injection.