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Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology 12/2012

01.12.2012 | Original Article

Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection therapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis: 12-year care experience

verfasst von: Cody M. Young, William E. Shiels II, Brian D. Coley, Mark J. Hogan, James W. Murakami, Karla Jones, Gloria C. Higgins, Robert M. Rennebohm

Erschienen in: Pediatric Radiology | Ausgabe 12/2012

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Abstract

Background

Intra-articular corticosteroid injections are a safe and effective treatment for patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis. The potential scope of care in ultrasound-guided corticosteroid therapy in children and a joint-based corticosteroid dose protocol designed to optimize interdisciplinary care are not found in the current literature.

Objective

The purpose of this study was to report the spectrum of care, technique and safety of ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection therapy in patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis and to propose an age-weight-joint-based corticosteroid dose protocol.

Materials and methods

A retrospective analysis was performed of 198 patients (ages 21 months to 28 years) referred for treatment of juvenile idiopathic arthritis with corticosteroid therapy. Symptomatic joints and tendon sheaths were treated as prescribed by the referring rheumatologist. An age-weight-joint-based dose protocol was developed and utilized for corticosteroid dose prescription.

Results

A total of 1,444 corticosteroid injections (1,340 joints, 104 tendon sheaths) were performed under US guidance. Injection sites included small, medium and large appendicular skeletal joints (upper extremity 497, lower extremity 837) and six temporomandibular joints. For patients with recurrent symptoms, 414 repeat injections were performed, with an average time interval of 17.7 months (range, 0.5–101.5 months) between injections. Complications occurred in 2.6% of injections and included subcutaneous tissue atrophy, skin hypopigmentation, erythema and pruritis.

Conclusion

US-guided corticosteroid injection therapy provides dynamic, precise and safe treatment of a broad spectrum of joints and tendon sheaths throughout the entire pediatric musculoskeletal system. An age-weight-joint-based corticosteroid dose protocol is effective and integral to interdisciplinary care of patients with juvenile idiopathic arthritis.
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Metadaten
Titel
Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection therapy for juvenile idiopathic arthritis: 12-year care experience
verfasst von
Cody M. Young
William E. Shiels II
Brian D. Coley
Mark J. Hogan
James W. Murakami
Karla Jones
Gloria C. Higgins
Robert M. Rennebohm
Publikationsdatum
01.12.2012
Verlag
Springer-Verlag
Erschienen in
Pediatric Radiology / Ausgabe 12/2012
Print ISSN: 0301-0449
Elektronische ISSN: 1432-1998
DOI
https://doi.org/10.1007/s00247-012-2487-y

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