Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injections in Patients With Osteoarthritis of the Knee:50 Years of Controversy.

Autor: Russinoff, Scott L., Garisto Risco, Juan Domingo, Zelicof, Steven B., Fleg, Jerome L.
Zdroj: American Journal of Medicine & Sports; May/Jun2004, Vol. 6 Issue 3, p142-145, 4p
Abstrakt: Examines the controversy over the effect of corticosteroids in the management of pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the knee. Basis of steroid action; Technique and anatomy of intra-articular injections of the knee; Indications and evidence for use of corticosteroids; Contraindications and complications of corticosteroid injection
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