I recently received a cortisone injection in my knee, and it substantially reduced the pain and stiffness. How often can I safely have these injections? Will there be side effects?

Authors
Journal	Mayo Clinic health letter (English ed.) (Mayo Clin Health Lett) Vol. 32 Issue 5 Pg. 8 (May 2014) ISSN: 0741-6245 [Print] United States
PMID	25046880 (Publication Type: Journal Article)
Chemical References	Anti-Inflammatory Agents Cortisone
Topics	Anti-Inflammatory Agents (administration & dosage, adverse effects) Arthralgia (drug therapy) Cortisone (administration & dosage, adverse effects) Drug Administration Schedule Humans Injections, Intra-Articular Knee Joint

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