I have never heard that Depomedrone [steroid] affects hair follicles. I think that if there were any risk at all Taz., there would be Peer reviewed Research.
jaypo: Why would a GP consider that 1 could have too many steroid injections, twice/3 times a year spread apart should be absolutely fine. Every year if necessary, it's like WD40 for the joints.
I will suggest that any suggestion into the hip region be done under a GA! ;-).