Rethinking Viscosupplementation: Ultrasound‐ Versus Landmark‐Guided Injection for Knee Osteoarthritis

Volume: 39, Issue: 1, Pages: 113 - 117
Published: Jun 25, 2019
Abstract
Objectives Viscosupplementation, intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid (HA), for knee osteoarthritis has fallen somewhat out of favor, with studies failing to show consistent benefits in pain reduction. Hyaluronic acid must enter the joint space to be beneficial; however, landmark-guided injection can be substantially inaccurate, especially in obese patients. We aimed to determine whether ultrasound (US) guidance to ensure needle...
Paper Details
Title
Rethinking Viscosupplementation: Ultrasound‐ Versus Landmark‐Guided Injection for Knee Osteoarthritis
Published Date
Jun 25, 2019
Volume
39
Issue
1
Pages
113 - 117
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