Do Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections Prior to Total Knee Arthroplasty Increase Postoperative Complication Rates: A Retrospective Review
This study revealed no absolute or temporal association between preoperative, intra-articular corticosteroid injections, and complications after TKA. Because these injections are a commonly used treatment modality prior to TKA, further studies should be conducted on a nationwide basis to draw more concrete conclusions. [...] Thieme Medical Publishers, Inc. 333 Seventh Avenue, 18th Floor, New York, NY 10001, USAArticle in Thieme eJournals: Table of contents | Abstract | Full text
Source: Journal of Knee Surgery - Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Rhode, David T. Siegel, Matthew A. Volchenko, Elan Patetta, Michael J. Schwarzman, Garrett R. Chmell, Samuel J. Gonzalez, Mark H. Tags: Original Article Source Type: research
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