AMSSM Scientific Statement Concerning Viscosupplementation Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: Importance for Individual Patient Outcomes.

Author: ColemanCraig I, ConcoffAndrew L, HatzenbuehlerJohn R, JoySusan M, SaulsberryWhitney J, TrojianThomas H

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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a disabling disease that produces severe morbidity reducing physical activity. Our position statement on treatment of knee OA with viscosupplementation injection [hyaluronic acid (HA)] versus steroid [intra-articular corticosteroid (IAS)] and placebo [intra-articular placebo (...See full text at original site
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引用元:
https://doi.org/10.1097/JSM.0000000000000274

データ提供:米国国立医学図書館(NLM)

Viscosupplementation for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Compass in the Labyrinth of Pain

Knee osteoarthritis, a common and often painful condition, can make it feel like you're navigating a labyrinth of discomfort. This scientific statement, published by the American Medical Society for Sports Medicine (AMSSM), provides a compass to guide clinicians through the maze of treatment options for knee osteoarthritis, specifically focusing on the effectiveness of viscosupplementation injections, a treatment that involves injecting hyaluronic acid (HA) into the joint.

The statement delves into the evidence surrounding viscosupplementation injections, comparing them to other treatments like intra-articular corticosteroids (IAS) and placebo injections (IAP). It adopts a rigorous approach to evaluating treatment effects, focusing on the number of patients who achieve clinically meaningful outcomes, rather than simply comparing average changes across treatment groups.

Navigating the Labyrinth of Treatment Options: A Comprehensive Approach

This statement provides a valuable framework for evaluating the effectiveness of viscosupplementation injections for knee osteoarthritis. The focus on clinically meaningful outcomes, rather than just average changes, helps to ensure that treatment decisions are based on real-world results, much like a compass guiding a traveler through a labyrinth.

Finding Relief from Knee Osteoarthritis: A Multi-faceted Approach

Knee osteoarthritis can be a challenging condition, but this statement provides valuable insights into the use of viscosupplementation injections. While the statement acknowledges that further research is needed to fully understand the effectiveness of this treatment, it offers a roadmap for clinicians to navigate the labyrinth of treatment options and provide the best possible care for their patients.

Dr. Camel's Conclusion

The desert of knee osteoarthritis can be a place of pain and discomfort. This scientific statement serves as a compass, helping clinicians navigate the complex landscape of treatment options, ensuring that patients receive the most appropriate and effective care.

Date :
  1. Date Completed 2016-09-20
  2. Date Revised 2022-04-11
Further Info :

Pubmed ID

26562453

DOI: Digital Object Identifier

10.1097/JSM.0000000000000274

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