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In medicine, a joint injection (intra-articular injection) is a procedure used in the treatment of inflammatory joint conditions, such as rheumatoid arthritis, psoriatic arthritis, gout, tendinitis, bursitis, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome,[1] and occasionally osteoarthritis.[2][3] A hypodermic needle is injected into the affected joint where it delivers a dose of any one of many anti-inflammatory agents, the most common of which are corticosteroids. Hyaluronic acid, because of its high viscosity, is sometimes used to replace bursa fluids.[3] The technique may be used to also withdraw excess fluid from the joint.[2]

References

  1. ^ "Carpal Tunnel Review". JohnDRhoads. 25 July 2013. Retrieved 25 July 2013.
  2. ^ a b "intraarticular injection - definition". TheFreeDictionary.com. Farlex. 2010. Retrieved 9 June 2010.
  3. ^ a b Wen, Dennis Y (1 August 2000). "Intra-articular Hyaluronic Acid Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis". American Academy of Family Physicians. Retrieved 9 June 2010.


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