Table 8 Guideline recommendations for intraarticular injections
AAOS [10] | EULAR [6] | ICSI [9] | Schnitzer/ACR [7] | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
Corticosteroid | Recommended (D) if inflammation | Recommended (B) | Recommended | Recommended as adjunct treatment to oral therapy, for patients with contraindication to NSAIDs/coxibs or for patients who have not responded to oral therapy |
Hyaluronic acid | Recommended (B) | Recommended (2) | Recommended as adjunct treatment to oral therapy, for patients with contraindication to NSAIDs/coxibs or for patients who have not responded to oral therapy |