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Will A Steroid Injection In My Hand About A Month Before Knee Replacement Surgery Affect The Knee?

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Posted on Thu, 28 Jan 2021
Question: I had a steroid injection in my hand about a month ago. I am scheduled for knee replacement surgery shortly. My doctor says the injection will not effect the surgery in my knee.. Is this correct?
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Answered by Dr. Dr. Gopal (29 minutes later)
Brief Answer:
Will not cause any problem.

Detailed Answer:
Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon.
Steroid injection given in hand one month ago or earlier will not cause any interference in knee replacement. The effect of steroid injection is for XXXXXXX 3 weeks only.
Rest reassured and go for knee replacement. If any problem does occur in surgery - it is not because of one steroid injection.
Thanks for the question.
Note: For further queries, consult a joint and bone specialist, an Orthopaedic surgeon. Book a Call now.
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Will A Steroid Injection In My Hand About A Month Before Knee Replacement Surgery Affect The Knee?

Brief Answer: Will not cause any problem. Detailed Answer: Hi I am Dr Gopal Goel Orthopedic Surgeon. Steroid injection given in hand one month ago or earlier will not cause any interference in knee replacement. The effect of steroid injection is for XXXXXXX 3 weeks only. Rest reassured and go for knee replacement. If any problem does occur in surgery - it is not because of one steroid injection. Thanks for the question.