A pair of new studies presented at the Radiological Society of North America (RCNA) annual meeting have revealed evidence that corticosteroid injections can hasten progression of knee osteoarthritis.

Researchers comparing two injections commonly used to relieve knee pain from osteoarthritis—corticosteroid and hyaluronic acid—found that corticosteroid injections were associated with higher ...

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Many people suffering from knee osteoarthritis turn to corticosteroid injections for pain relief, but two new studies suggest that the treatment may be do more harm than good. The studies found that ...

"[I]it is difficult to extrapolate what we have observed over longer periods, i.e., 5 or 10 years. Concerning the frequency of injection, the data from Timothy McAlindon (Boston) suggest that we ...

Q: I have osteoarthritis in both knees. The left knee is especially painful and stiff. When should a person consider getting knee injections? A: People can often manage the pain and improve mobility ...

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Hyaluronic acid is a naturally occurring molecule that attracts and retains moisture. Typically found in the eyes and skin, the compound is also present in the synovial fluid of the joints, where it ...

One in four adults live with knee pain, most often as a result of osteoarthritis. And cartilage—the cushioning between your bones—tends to become thinner over time. The good news: Simple lifestyle ...