COVID-19 Vaccine and Orthopaedic Corticosteroid Injection Safety

If you are planning a cortisone-type injection with your orthopaedic surgeon and have recently had, or have an upcoming COVID-19 vaccine then please read on for the updated recommendations provided by the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons (AAOS)...

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The recommended approach is to avoid cortisone injection at least two weeks before and one week after a COVID-19 vaccination dose. Exceptions can be made, and discussion with your orthopaedic surgeon on the topic is appropriate.

Read the full original AAOS article here.