Effect of Intra-articular Triamcinolone vs Saline on Knee Cartilage Volume and Pain in Patients With Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Clinical Trial.

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Abstract

Synovitis is common and is associated with progression of structural characteristics of knee osteoarthritis. Intra-articular corticosteroids could reduce cartilage damage associated with synovitis but might have adverse effects on cartilage and periarticular bone.

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Journal ID (iso-abbrev): JAMA

Title: JAMA

Publisher: American Medical Association (AMA)

ISSN (Electronic): 1538-3598

ISSN (Print): 0098-7484

Publication date (Electronic): May 16 2017

Volume: 317

Issue: 19

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[1 ] Division of Rheumatology, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.

[2 ] Department of Biostatistics, Boston University School of Public Health, Boston, Massachusetts.

[3 ] Institute for Clinical Research and Health Policy Studies, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts4Tufts Clinical and Translational Science Institute, Tufts University, Boston, Massachusetts.

[4 ] Division of Musculoskeletal Imaging and Intervention, Tufts Medical Center, Boston, Massachusetts.

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Publisher Item ID: 2626573

DOI: 10.1001/jama.2017.5283

PubMed ID: 28510679

SO-VID: 6d8a9ba5-f4cf-4cfa-bee8-c6f4e0010f36

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