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Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections (IACI)
Treatment for Osteoarthritis
Typical Dosage: Triamcinolone 20-40mg or Methylprednisolone 40-80mg per joint
Effectiveness
70%
Safety Score
60%
Clinical Trials
2
Participants
50K
Comparative Safety Scale(Higher is safer)
Cyanide☠️
Meth💀
Cigarettes🚬
Chemo☢️
Alcohol🍺
Morphine💊
Antibiotics💉
Tylenol💊
Exercise🏃
Water💧
60
DangerousModerateSafe
Treatment Details
Dosage Range
Triamcinolone 20-40mg or Methylprednisolone 40-80mg per joint
Time to Effect
1-2 days
Treatment Duration
Repeated every 3-4 months, limited to 3-4 per year
Evidence Quality
HIGHNumber Needed to Treat (NNT)
3(Treat 3 patients to see 1 additional successful outcome)
Confidence Score
85%confidence in effectiveness data
Health Economics
Annual Cost of Care
Drug Cost:$600
Monitoring:$1,200
Side Effect Mgmt:$50
Total Annual:$1,850
Cost-Effectiveness Analysis
Cost-Effectiveness Rating
EXCELLENTICER
$25,000/QALY
QALYs Gained
0.07
Outcome-Based Costs
Cost per Responder
$867
Comparison vs Oral NSAIDs
Cost Difference
+$275/year
More expensive
QALY Difference
+0.01 QALYs
Better outcomes
Dominance
No dominance
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Active Clinical Trials
2 active trials recruiting for Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injections (IACI) in Osteoarthritis
Intra-articular Corticosteroid Injection in GAE for Knee Knee Osteoarthritis
NCT06514716RECRUITINGNA
60 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Zagazig, Egypt
Started: Sep 29, 2024
Corticosteroid Injection Versus Nerve Block
NCT06735027RECRUITINGNA
40 participants
INTERVENTIONAL
Minneapolis, United States
Started: Jan 2, 2025