[Intra-articular injection. Substances and techniques].
Intra-articular injections are widely used in the treatment of joint pain and/or inflammation. Low costs, effectiveness, and safety are offered as possible reasons. The method remains controversial, as the evidence supporting the efficacy of these procedures has been poor. To evaluate intra-articular therapy, a meta-analysis of the efficacy of various agents injected intra-articularly was performed. Furthermore, indications and medications are discussed.
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Abteilung für Rheumaorthopädie, Orthopädische Universitätsklinik, Johann-Wolfgang-Goethe-Universität, Frankfurt/M. d.vonstechow@friedrichsheim.de
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D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones / Q000008:administration & dosage; D000700:Analgesics / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D001168:Arthritis / Q000188:drug therapy; D001171:Arthritis, Juvenile / Q000188:drug therapy; D001172:Arthritis, Rheumatoid / Q000188:drug therapy; D002986:Clinical Trials as Topic; D003365:Costs and Cost Analysis; D006801:Humans; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular / Q000009:adverse effects / Q000191:economics / Q000379:methods; D015201:Meta-Analysis as Topic; D009020:Morphine / Q000008:administration & dosage; D010919:Placebos; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals / Q000008:administration & dosage*; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000008:administration & dosage
D000276:Adjuvants, Immunologic; D000305:Adrenal Cortex Hormones; D000700:Analgesics; D000893:Anti-Inflammatory Agents; D010919:Placebos; D019275:Radiopharmaceuticals; D009020:Morphine; D006820:Hyaluronic Acid; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide