Intra-articular Knee Injection
Introduction
The knee is the most commonly injected joint in musculoskeletal medicine. When performed correctly, intra-articular corticosteroid injections can provide meaningful pain relief, reduce inflammation, improve function, and delay more invasive interventions such as knee replacement surgery.
In this module we will discuss
Indications and contraindications
Supplies and injectate
Patient positioning
Landmark identification
Injection technique
Troubleshooting
Post-procedure counseling