2021 Annual Meeting Hip Access Pass-Hip Corticosteroid/Anesthetic Injections—Are the reported rates of osteoarthritis progression and femoral head collapse real?

Hip Corticosteroid/Anesthetic Injections—Are the reported rates of osteoarthritis progression and femoral head collapse real?

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The video discusses the safety of intra-articular hip corticosteroid injections. It presents research conducted by Dr. Scott Martin's team, which received research support from the Conine Family Fund for joint preservation. While previous studies have raised concerns about the safety of corticosteroid injections due to potential chondrotoxicity, this study aimed to address the limitations of previous studies and provide a more accurate assessment. The study included an injection group and a control group, matched for age, sex, BMI, and OA severity. The results showed that corticosteroid injections were safe with minimal rates of osteoarthritis progression and avascular necrosis compared to the control group. The type and dosage of the corticosteroid used did not significantly impact the outcomes. Overall, the study suggests that corticosteroids are safe when used responsibly. No credits were mentioned in the transcript. (177 words)

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Keywords

intra-articular hip corticosteroid injections

safety

research

chondrotoxicity

osteoarthritis progression