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. 1981 Mar;15(1):71–74. doi: 10.1136/bjsm.15.1.71

The treatment of sports injuries by local injection.

S Bentley
PMCID: PMC1859082  PMID: 7248690

Abstract

Local injections of corticosteroids are frequently employed in the management of soft-tissue injuries. Side effects and contraindications of this treatment are discussed with reference to relevant literature. Indications for steroid therapy are described.

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