Expert Consensus on Glucocorticoids Injection for Knee Osteoarthritis
Knee osteoarthritis(KO A)is an aging-related disease.It impairs the physical function and reduces the quality of life,and causes a severe burden on families,healthcare systems,and society.Stepwise treatment is the basic principle of KOA treatment,in which injection of glucocorticoids(GCs)can relieve pain quickly and effectively,and has been widely used.However,there is a lack of guidelines or consensus providing the detailed recommendations for GCs,leading to non-standard use in clinical practice.Therefore,the experts in the field of KOA in China compile this consensus,based on current medical evidence and combined with the specific situation of clinical practice in China.After discussions of the expert group,a total of 23 recommendations were formed,involving the selection of GCs,timing of GCs use,frequency of injection,operation methods,attentions and contraindications.It is hoped to provide scientific and standardized guidance for clinical injection of GCs in the treatment of KOA.
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