Knee Injections for Osteoarthritis | 合法醫療器材資訊網

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Some injections may provide short-term relief for knee osteoarthritis, including corticosteroids, fluid aspiration, and PRP. However, more research is needed to fully support many types of injections.

Injections for knee osteoarthritis aren’t a cure, but they could help reduce inflammation, provide pain relief, and increase your quality of life.

Keep reading to learn more about different types of knee injections, the potential benefits and risks, and what to expect during treatment.

Corticosteroids[1], or glucocorticoids, are the most common[2] type of injection for osteoarthritis of the knee[3]. They’re similar to cortisol, a hormone the body produces naturally.

Corticosteroids are injected into the affected knee joint, known as intra-articular in...