What are the stages of knee joint arthritis? Knee joint osteoarthritis is the most common disease affecting the musculoskeletal system,...

What is a steroid/cortisone injection? Corticosteroid (cortisone) is a well-established anti-inflammatory medicine routinely used to manage osteoarthritis (wear and tear changes to the joint), including the knee . Corticosteroid is the most common injection given for knee arthritis. It has a strong anti-inflammatory effect and is usually very effective in reducing the pain, swelling and inflammation associated with osteoarthritis. This type of injection is referred to as "an