Ultrasound Guided Intra-sacroiliac Joint Injection: Methylprednisolone Versus Triamcinolone

Summary

Intra-articular steroids have been also practiced since a long time. These agents have a better and safer profile as compared to oral drugs in terms of adverse effects/contraindications of the later. Moreover, Intra-articular steroids impart a better pain relief by delivering and also delays any surgical intervention thereby improving the patient's quality of life. Without imaging, intra-articular injection has been shown in only 22% of patients so ultrasound, fluoroscopic imaging and computerized tomographic (CT) are required to ensure accuracy. Comparing to other guidance, ultrasound guided injection provides easy, safe, accurate, non-invasive, inexpensive imaging and lacking exposure to radiation.

Timeline

Start

2021-08-01

Primary completion

2022-08-01

Completion

2022-12-01

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