Absolute contraindications	Relative contraindications
Local cellulitis Septic arthritis Acute fracture Bacteremia Joint prosthesis Achilles or patella tendinopathies History of allergy or anaphylaxis to injectable pharmaceuticals or constituents	Minimal relief after two previous corticosteroid injections Underlying coagulopathy Anticoagulation therapy Evidence of surrounding joint osteoporosis Anatomically inaccessible joints Uncontrolled diabetes mellitus