Intra-articular steroids for the treatment of coxarthrosis; a retrospective cohort study comparing three contrast techniques.

Published Date: 29th May 2024

Publication Authors: Kwaees. T A, Barter. R, Venugopal. V, Joseph. A D, Pydisetty. R

Conclusion: Air arthrogram is an effective method of confirming injection placement in hip IAS for coxarthrosis and the use of a contrast agent (e.g., Iohexol) may not be required. Non-contrast techniques may produce longer duration of symptomatic relief in non-smokers and in older patients.

Kwaees, T A; Barter, R; Venugopal, V; Joseph, A D; Pydisetty, R. (2024). Intra-articular steroids for the treatment of coxarthrosis; a retrospective cohort study comparing three contrast techniques. Archives of Orthopaedic and Trauma Surgery.[Online]. Available at: https://dx.doi.org/10.1007/s00402-024-05371-w [Accessed 6 June 2024].

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