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To compare relative efficacy of intraarticular steroid injection using anatomic landmarks vs. fluoroscopy guided technique in decreasing knee osteoarthritis pain 1 month after the procedure.
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| Label | Type | Description | Intervention Names |
|---|---|---|---|
| Blind Steroid Injection | Active Comparator | Blind Steroid Injection for patients with OA deemed qualified for it clinically |
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| Fluoroscopy guided steroid injection | Active Comparator | Fluoroscopy guided Steroid Injection for patients with OA deemed qualified for it clinically. We want to see which one is better. |
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| Name | Type | Description | Arm Group Labels | Other Names |
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| Fluoroscopy guided steroid injection | Other | We want to compare if there is a difference between the two arms, with the assumption that with fluoroscopy will deliver the steroid more accurately and see better outcomes. |
| Measure | Description | Time Frame |
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| Numerical Rating Scale (pain) | Decrease in pain from baseline at one month | 1 month |
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Inclusion Criteria:
- Adults with knee OA clinically deemed to qualify for steroid injection
Exclusion Criteria:
- Children Non-English Speakers Pregnant
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| ID | Term |
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| D010003 | Osteoarthritis |
| ID | Term |
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| D001168 | Arthritis |
| D007592 | Joint Diseases |
| D009140 | Musculoskeletal Diseases |
| D012216 | Rheumatic Diseases |
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| Blind Steroid Injection | Other | Want to compare it to fluoroscopy guided, with assumption that it will be less effective in reducing pain |
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