Steroid injection in elbow

[twintwo76]

So i was expecting to have an op on my elbow this week but the consultant changed his mind on the day and decided a steroid injection was best- i was mightily confused but thats another story!!!

So how long will the injection last will it leave me pain free? I have OA in my elbow.

Thanks

[Winnie53]

I'll be very interested to see your replies! I'm on the waiting list for an elbow replacement (I have RA) and had a steroid injection in the meantime. It's been around 2 months now and the elbow isn't as pain free as just after the injection but not as bad as before. Confused now as to whether surgery is necessary!!

[twintwo76 in reply to Winnie53]

My op was to clean out the joint and remove cartilage debris that is causing pain and locking. The surgeon decided last minute to try a steroid instead!

Its OA in my elbow but i have RA too. I’m only 41 so they have said my elbow will need surgery but they want to put it off as long as possible. Really hoping it works.

[Winnie53 in reply to twintwo76]

Fingers crossed for you. I started with RA in my left elbow when I was 21 and although I've had ups and downs with it and it's deformed I'm relatively pain free and can use it quite well. Hope that's a help.