The effect of cortisone injections for the joints depends on the condition being treated. The effect of these injections may extend for a period of up to several months, while their effect may be less than two months in other cases. Among the most important factors on which the effect of the cortisone injection depends are:

• The type of cortisone used, as there are types that have a greater side effect, so they are used at lower rates in order to avoid harm, and therefore their effect may be different from other types.
• The case that is being treated, there are cases that require the use of a larger number of injections, provided that the number of injections used by the patient does not exceed 4 to 6 injections annually, depending on the case, in order for the patient to avoid complications that may result from the use.

And you should know, dear reader, that once you get a cortisone dose, its effect will not start directly in the body, but rather that you will feel some pain that resembles inflammation for 48 hours before the effect of cortisone begins, which may continue for a period of time during which you will not feel pain.