Using Ultrasound to Predict Response to Intraarticular Corticosteroids in Knee Osteoarthritis

Using Ultrasound to Predict Response to Intraarticular Corticosteroids in Knee Osteoarthritis: A Randomized Placebo-Controlled Clinical Trial

A study using characteristics on ultrasound to predict response to intraarticular steroid injections in patients with knee osteoarthritis. The hypothesis is that patients with inflammation on ultrasound will have a better response to corticosteroid injections compared to patients without inflammation.

Inclusion Criteria:

• knee pain
• diagnosis of osteoarthritis in affected knee

Exclusion Criteria:

• intraarticular corticosteroids in affected knee within past three months
• primary inflammatory connective tissue disease (ie rheumatoid arthritis)
• currently taking oral corticosteroids