Do Cortisone Shots Affect Bone Density? The Difference Between Local and Systemic Effects
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According to a 2024 study published in the *JAMA Network*, a higher number of cumulative corticosteroid injections was not associated with an increased fracture risk in a large patient cohort. This finding highlights a critical distinction: the risk of bone density loss is vastly different for occasional cortisone shots compared to long-term systemic steroid use.
