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Similar changes in clinical & radiographic results after 2 years with IA steroid vs saline
January 2017
Similar changes in clinical & radiographic results after 2 years with IA steroid vs saline
Study Type:N/A
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Safety and efficacy of long-term intraarticular steroid injections in osteoarthritis of the knee: a randomized, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Arthritis Rheum. 2003 Feb;48(2):370-7Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
68 patients with knee osteoarthritis were randomized to be administered intra-articular injections of triamcinolone acetonide (IA corticosteroid) or saline (IA saline) every 3 months for 2 years. The purpose of this study was to compare patient-reported pain, stiffness, and function, patient's and physician global assessment of improvement, knee range of motion, and radiographic joint space narrow...
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