I have heard that the steroid injections don't work for everyone. I was curious as I got Katemine infussion and they did work for about 2 months. they also didn't hurt, which pleased me to no end. I am a big scaredycat with most types of injections. I am thinking however about asking for one in my ankles. It won't do me any good in the joint that needs to be replaced its too far gone. I was just thinking maybe I would give that steroid a try. I don't think they do katemine injections in the ankles. I will be asking my pain specialist about it. thanks for the information. ginnie