I recently had knee replacement. One of the questions before the surgery was "have you ever had anything injected into your knee?" I was told that it could make replacement more difficult. That the majority of RA patients ended up needing replacement eventually anyway. BTW replacement was the best thing I ever did. Should have done it sooner.
It seems that some individuals with rheumatoid arthritis have tried various injections for knee pain, including corticosteroid injections. One member mentioned living pain-free for three months after each injection with no limitations. However, it's important to note that experiences with treatments can vary from person to Show Full Answer