
Corticosteroid Injection for Hip OA is Effective for Improving Pain, Function, and Quality of Life

July 2020
Corticosteroid Injection for Hip OA is Effective for Improving Pain, Function, and Quality of Life
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Steroid Injection for Osteoarthritis of the Hip A Randomized, Double-Blind, Placebo-Controlled Trial
Arthritis Rheum. 2007 Jul;56(7):2278-87Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Fifty-two patients with primary hip osteoarthritis (OA) were randomized to receive either a corticosteroid or placebo injection for the relief of pain, and improvement of function and quality of life. The primary outcome of interest was pain scored on the Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Arthritis index (WOMAC). Secondary outcomes of interest included WOMAC stiffness and physical function...
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