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01.08.2015 | Original Paper
Ultrasound and fluoroscopy are unnecessary for injections into the arthritic hip
verfasst von:
Tom Schmidt-Braekling, Wenzel Waldstein, Lisa Renner, Alejandro Gonzales Della Valle, Jad Bou Monsef, Friedrich Boettner
Erschienen in:
International Orthopaedics
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Ausgabe 8/2015
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Abstract
Purpose
We investigated the effectiveness of non-image-guided hip injections.
Methods
We retrospectively evaluated 369 intra-articular hip injections in 331 patients using anatomical landmarks. The percentage and duration of pain relief was documented. Hip injections were grouped in responders and nonresponders (50 % maximum pain relief as a cut off).
Results
In 82% (n = 304) of hip injections, patients responded positively and experienced >50 % pain relief. Nonresponders had a significantly higher body mass index (p = 0.007).
Conclusions
Hip injections using anatomical landmarks are an effective treatment option for patients with osteoarthritis of the hip.