What is Knee injections?
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Injections are given by a needle directly into the knee joint. There are two types of injections used to treat symptoms of knee osteoarthritis: joint lubricants (viscosupplementation) and cortisone (steroid injection).
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How do members experience Knee injections?
Top 5 reported purposes & perceived effectiveness
| Purpose | Patients | Evaluations | Perceived Effectiveness |
|---|---|---|---|
| Joint pain | 10 | 7 | |
| Pain in knee(s) | 5 | 2 | |
| Muscle and joint pain | 3 | 1 | |
| Osteoarthritis | 3 | 2 | |
| Arthritis pain | 1 | 0 |
Common side effects
| Side effect | Patients | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Pain | 1 | |
| Radiating pain | 1 | |
| Stiffness | 1 |
Side effect severity
| Severity | Evaluations | Percentage |
|---|---|---|
| Severe | 0 | |
| Moderate | 5 | |
| Mild | 2 | |
| None | 3 |
Member evaluations
The-Gig
evaluated on Jul 01, 2007
- Perceived effectiveness for joint pain: None
- Side effects: None
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