Will a cortisone shot help a torn bicep? Separating Fact from Fiction
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While a cortisone shot is a common treatment for inflammation, it can be detrimental for a torn bicep tendon, and is generally not recommended. Understanding the critical difference between biceps tendinitis (inflammation) and a structural tear (rupture) is crucial for effective and safe treatment. In fact, a steroid injection has the potential to weaken an already damaged tendon.
