Radiographic patterns and response to corticosteroid hip injection

Article Abstract:

Corticosteroid hip injections (CHIs) for arthritic patients appear to provide pain relief and rotational improvement for up to 12 weeks. Methylprednisolone and lignocaine were injected into the hips of 45 patients with either osteoarthritis, rheumatoid arthritis, or ankylosing spondylitis. Patients in all groups except those with bone wasting disease reported significant improvement in pain relief two weeks after the CHI, particularly at night. Pain relief persisted 12 wks after the CHI but began to diminish. Pain levels at 26 wks were similar to initial levels. Joint rotation improvement followed a similar cyclic pattern.

Health aspects, Corticosteroids, Adrenocortical hormones, Injections, Intra-arterial, Intra-arterial injections

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Use of complementary medicines for osteoarthritis: A prospective study

Article Abstract:

An investigation is made of 341 patients suffering from osteoarthritis of the knee or hip down, undergoing complementary and alternative medicines. A need is expressed for patient education on the risks and benefits of complementary and alternative medication.

Science & research, HEALTH SERVICES, Ambulatory Health Care Services, Therapeutic Procedures, Research, Therapeutics, Alternative medicine

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Insulin-like growth factor I gene promoter polymorphism, collagen type II alpha 1 (COL2A1) gene, and the prevalence of radiographic osteoarthritis: the Rotterdam study

Article Abstract:

The main aim of this study is to identify the role of insulin-like growth factor I in the prevalence of radiographic osteoarthritis. Insulin-like growth factor I is a polypeptide mediator with a potent anabolic impact on cartilage homeostasis.

Insulin-like growth factor 1, Insulin-like growth factor I

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