Steroid Injections for Foot & Ankle Pain in Halifax & Elland | Elland Foot Clinic
Steroid injections are a commonly used treatment option for persistent foot and ankle pain. They may help reduce inflammation, improve mobility and allow patients to progress with rehabilitation when symptoms have not responded to other treatments. At Elland Foot Clinic, steroid injections may be considered for plantar fasciitis, Morton’s neuroma, 1st MPJt arthritis (hallux rigidus or hallux limitus) and ankle arthritis following a detailed clinical assessment.
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What Is a Steroid Injection?
A steroid injection contains a corticosteroid medication that is administered into or around an inflamed joint, tissue or nerve-related structure. The aim is to reduce inflammation and improve function.
Potential benefits include:
Potential benefits include:
- Reduced pain
- Improved mobility
- Better walking tolerance
- Improved participation in rehabilitation
- Reduced inflammation
Steroid Injections for Plantar Fasciitis
Persistent plantar fasciitis can cause significant heel pain and may limit walking, exercise and daily activities.
The benefits of a steroid injection for plantar fasciitis include:
The benefits of a steroid injection for plantar fasciitis include:
- Reduced heel pain
- Improved walking comfort
- Allow the progression of rehabilitation exercises
- Improve quality of life
Steroid Injections for Morton’s Neuroma
A Morton’s neuroma is a painful nerve condition affecting the forefoot, usually between the 3rd and 4th metatarsals.
Injection therapy may help:
Injection therapy may help:
- Reduce inflammation around the nerve
- Decrease burning sensations
- Improve comfort in footwear
- Reduce forefoot pain
Steroid Injections for 1st MPJ Arthritis
Hallux rigidus and arthritis of the big toe joint commonly cause stiffness and pain. This interferes with the function of the big toe which is balance, propulsion and weight distribution.
Benefits of steroid injection may include:
Benefits of steroid injection may include:
- Reduced joint inflammation
- Improved walking comfort through the big toe
- Better footwear tolerance
- Reduced joint pain
Steroid Injections for Ankle Arthritis
Ankle arthritis may lead to stiffness, swelling and difficulty walking. The ankle is responsible for dorsiflexion and plantarflexion, so this movement may be restricted of very painful.
Injection therapy may:
Injection therapy may:
- Reduce inflammation
- Improve ankle mobility
- Reduce pain during activity
- Improve overall function
Are there any side effects?
Steroid injections are safe and very well tolerated when used appropriately. But like all medications, there may be side effects as listed below:
- Steroid flare (a 5% chance of increased pain for 5-7days after the injection)
- Facial flushing
- Atrophy of soft tissue at site of injection (skin thinning)
- Nerve irritation or neuropraxia
- Allergic reaction to steroid (anaphylaxis)
- Hypopigmentation at site of injection
- No improvement in symptoms
