Do Cortisone Shots Help Bicep Tendonitis? Understanding the Pros and Cons
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While cortisone shots can offer effective short-term relief for bicep tendonitis by reducing inflammation, they are not a permanent fix and carry potential risks, such as tendon weakening with repeated use. A 2011 systematic review found that corticosteroid injections were beneficial in the short term for tendinopathies but potentially worse than other treatments in the intermediate and long term.
