title: The treatment of sports injuries by local injection.
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.
mesh_terms: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000627:therapeutic use*; D001265:Athletic Injuries / Q000188:drug therapy*; D001284:Atrophy; D006801:Humans; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012867:Skin / Q000473:pathology; D000092464:Elbow Injuries
chemical_list: D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones