To my knowledge steroid injections give temporary benefit only.I have had them in my shoulder and elbow

Because of the band I have had steroid injections to help with my scar tissue. I took the injection after nearly 9 months. After 6 weeks I took the second one and the steroid has helped a lot. I had to go to the Dermatologist to take the steroid injections. I was not aware of this and my surgeon told me every time it will pass off and it was getting worse. I googled online and I asked my surgeon and then he tells me yes you can take the steroid and it should help. For my second knee I took the steroid after three months and I am doing so much better with only one injection. I may not require a second shot. The Dermatologist told me the chances are 5 to 10% the scar tissue can come back.

I think the steroid injections you take in the shoulder or elbow are different. I have taken those and they have helped me a lot. But, after sometime they don't have any effect. The steroids I took for the knees are just beneath the skin. They are not injected in the flesh. That is why you have to go to a Dermatologist.