Prescribing Intra-articular Corticosteroids & Viscosupplementation for Osteoarthritis

Module 8 of 12 in Management of Osteoarthritis

Overview

In this module we’ll explore intra-articular steroids and hyaluronic acid for the treatment of osteoarthritis pain.

Learning Objectives

After completing this module, the participant will demonstrate the ability to:

Are intra-articular steroid injections safe and effective for osteoarthritis?
Are intra-articular hyaluronic acid injections safe and effective for osteoarthritis?

Contributors

Andrew Thompson
MD, MHPE, FRCPC (Rheumatologist)
Marlene Thompson
BScPT, ACPAC, (Advanced Clinical Therapist)