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Oo WM, Linklater J, Siddiq MAB, Fu K, Hunter DJ. Comparison of ultrasound guidance with landmark guidance for symptomatic benefits in knee, hip and hand osteoarthritis: Systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials. Australas J Ultrasound Med 2024; 27:97-105. [PMID: 38784696 PMCID: PMC11109994 DOI: 10.1002/ajum.12386] [Citation(s) in RCA: 1] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 05/25/2024] Open
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Introduction More than half of the patients with moderate and severe osteoarthritis (OA) report unsatisfactory pain relief, requiring consideration of intra-articular (IA) injections as the second-line management. Ultrasound-guided IA injection has proven evidence of higher accuracy in administering IA injectates into the joints than landmark-guided or blind IA injections. However, questions remain about translating higher accuracy rates of ultrasound-guided injection into better clinical improvements. Therefore, we examined the symptomatic benefits (pain, function and patient satisfaction) of ultrasound-guided injection in knee, hip and hand OA compared with blind injections by synthesising a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomised controlled trials (RCT). Methods PubMed, Medline and Embase databases were searched for eligible studies from their inception to August 28, 2023. Results Out of 295 records, our meta-analysis included four RCTs (338 patients with knee OA), demonstrating significant improvement in procedural pain [-0.89 (95% CI -1.25, -0.53)], pain at follow-up [-0.51 (95% CI -0.98, -0.04)] and function [1.30 (95% CI 0.86, 1.73)], favouring ultrasound guidance. One single study showed higher patient satisfaction with ultrasound guidance. Conclusion Ultrasound-guided IA injection provided superior clinical outcomes compared with landmark-guided IA injection.
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- Win Min Oo
- Department of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation, Mandalay General HospitalUniversity of MedicineMandalayMyanmar
- Rheumatology Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, and Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and HealthThe University of SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Rheumatology Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, and Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and HealthThe University of SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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- Rheumatology Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, and Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and HealthThe University of SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
- Department of Orthopedic SurgeryShanghai Sixth People's Hospital Affiliated to Shanghai Jiao Tong University School of MedicineShanghaiChina
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- Rheumatology Department, Royal North Shore Hospital, and Sydney Musculoskeletal Health, Kolling Institute, Faculty of Medicine and HealthThe University of SydneySydneyNew South WalesAustralia
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Colombini A, Doro G, Ragni E, Forte L, de Girolamo L, Zerbinati F. Treatment with CR500® improves algofunctional scores in patients with knee osteoarthritis: a post-market confirmatory interventional, single arm clinical investigation. BMC Musculoskelet Disord 2023; 24:647. [PMID: 37573322 PMCID: PMC10422714 DOI: 10.1186/s12891-023-06754-7] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [MESH Headings] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 12/22/2022] [Accepted: 07/25/2023] [Indexed: 08/14/2023] Open
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BACKGROUND Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a progressive and degenerative condition. Several pharmacological and non-pharmacological treatments are able to improve the OA symptoms and the structural characteristics of the affected joints. Among these, infiltrative therapy with hyaluronic acid (HA) is the most used and consolidated procedure for the pain management. The addition of skin conditioning peptides to HA promotes the cartilage remodeling processes and a better permeation of the HA-based gel containing a peptide mixture, CR500®. Furthermore, the topic route of administration is convenient over the routinely used intra-articular injective procedures. In this study, the effectiveness of CR500® was evaluated in terms of improvement of the algo-functional symptoms related to unilateral knee OA. METHODS 38 mild and moderate OA patients were enrolled at a screening visit (V-1), treated at baseline visit (V1), and then continued the topical application of CR500® twice a week for 4 weeks, and followed-up for 3 visits (V2-V4) from week 2 to 4. Lequesne Knee Index (LKI) and Knee injury and Osteoarthritis Outcome Score (KOOS) were collected. Synovial fluid was collected and used for the quantification of neoepitope of type II collagen (C2C), C-terminal telopeptide of type II collagen (CTX-II), type II collagen propeptide (CPII), tumor necrosis factor alpha (TNFα) and HA. The expression of CD11c and CD206 was evaluated on cell pellets. RESULTS Three patients were excluded, thus 35 patients were included in the analysis. The treatment with CR500® was safe and well tolerated, with 7.9% patients had mild adverse events, not related to the device. The LKI total score showed a significant decrease from V1 to V4. KOOS score also showed a significant improvement of patient condition at V2, V3 and V4 in comparison with V1 for all subscales, except for KOOS sport subscale which improved only from V3. At V1 a negative correlation among KOOS pain subscale values and C2C, CPII and TNFα levels was observed, as well as a positive correlation between KOOS pain subscale and CD11c/CD206 ratio. CONCLUSION CR500® is safe and appear to be effective in improving pain and function in OA patients during the 4 weeks of treatment. TRIAL REGISTRATION ClinicalTrials.gov ID: NCT05661162. This trial was registered on 22/12/2022.
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- Alessandra Colombini
- Laboratorio di Biotecnologie Applicate all'Ortopedia, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via R. Galeazzi 4, Milan, 20161, Italy
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Humanitas Mater Domini, Varese, Italy
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- Laboratorio di Biotecnologie Applicate all'Ortopedia, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via R. Galeazzi 4, Milan, 20161, Italy
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- Laboratorio di Biotecnologie Applicate all'Ortopedia, IRCCS Istituto Ortopedico Galeazzi, Via R. Galeazzi 4, Milan, 20161, Italy.
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- Orthopedics and Traumatology Department, Humanitas Mater Domini, Varese, Italy
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Lazarescu AE, Hogea BG, Andor BC, Totorean A, Cojocaru DG, Negru M, Bolintineanu LA, Patrascu Jnr JM, Misca LC, Sandesc MA, Patrascu Snr JM. Using a Double Syringe Sterile System for MSK Aspiration/Injection Procedures Eliminates Risk of Iatrogenic Infection. Ther Clin Risk Manag 2022; 18:1029-1036. [PMID: 36339728 PMCID: PMC9628697 DOI: 10.2147/tcrm.s372676] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Grants] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 05/03/2022] [Accepted: 09/29/2022] [Indexed: 11/06/2022] Open
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Introduction Diverse musculo-skeletal pathology can be treated conservatively by different types of injections and in most cases, results are significantly better if the existing inflammatory fluid is aspirated prior to injection of medication solutions. The present study analyses an original technique which uses infusion therapy accessories to create two types of closed sterile double syringe systems, and compares the benefits of using such a system in aspiration/injection procedures to classic aspiration injection technique that implies changing and connecting multiple syringes to the same needle, thus increasing the risk for septic complications. The aim of the present study is to minimize therapeutic risk of iatrogenic septic complications during aspiration/injection procedures. Methods 1024 patients underwent aspiration/injection procedures in our clinic using the double syringe system between 2015 and 2020. During the early stages of the study, the second type of assembly was rendered impractical so the study continued with analyzing a single type of double syringe system using a three way infusion therapy device which is readily available, and allows the assembly of a closed sterile system with a single, two-step procedure technique. Iatrogenic local septic complications were followed by means of a six week clinical follow-up evaluation with additional investigations only if necessary. Results In 1024 procedures we report 0% incidence of iatrogenic septic complications, or other types of complications and recommend this technique in a vast array of rheumatic, orthopedic or traumatic conditions that require aspiration/injection procedures. Discussion The double syringe system is practical, easy to use, it completely eliminates the risk of iatrogenic infection due to manipulation errors, and significantly simplifies the technique for sonography guided aspiration/injection procedures for musculo-skeletal pathology.
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- Adrian Emil Lazarescu
- Department of Anatomy and Embriology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
- 2nd Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology, County Emergency Hospital “Pius Branzeu” Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Profesor Teodor Sora’ Research Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- 2nd Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology, County Emergency Hospital “Pius Branzeu” Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Profesor Teodor Sora’ Research Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Correspondence: Bogdan Gheorghe Hogea, Tel +40744363188, Email
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- 2nd Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology, County Emergency Hospital “Pius Branzeu” Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Profesor Teodor Sora’ Research Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- 2nd Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology, County Emergency Hospital “Pius Branzeu” Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Medical Recovery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- 2nd Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology, County Emergency Hospital “Pius Branzeu” Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Profesor Teodor Sora’ Research Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pediatric Surgery, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- Department of Pathophysiology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- 2nd Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology, County Emergency Hospital “Pius Branzeu” Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Profesor Teodor Sora’ Research Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- 2nd Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology, County Emergency Hospital “Pius Branzeu” Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Profesor Teodor Sora’ Research Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- 2nd Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology, County Emergency Hospital “Pius Branzeu” Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Profesor Teodor Sora’ Research Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
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- 2nd Clinic of Orthopedics and Traumatology, County Emergency Hospital “Pius Branzeu” Timisoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Profesor Teodor Sora’ Research Center, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
- Department of Orthopedics and Traumatology, University of Medicine and Pharmacy “Victor Babes” Timișoara, Timisoara, Romania
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Brahmbhatt S, Iqbal A, Jafari Farshami F, Muruganandam M, Trost JR, Cisneros DR, Kiani AN, McElwee MK, Hayward WA, Haseler LJ, Band PA, Sibbitt WL. Enhanced arthrocentesis of the effusive knee with pneumatic compression. Int J Rheum Dis 2022; 25:303-310. [PMID: 34984834 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.14276] [Citation(s) in RCA: 0] [Impact Index Per Article: 0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 11/15/2021] [Revised: 12/22/2021] [Accepted: 12/22/2021] [Indexed: 11/28/2022]
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AIM Complete arthrocentesis of the effusive knee ameliorates patient pain, reduces intra-articular and intraosseous pressure, removes inflammatory cytokines, and has been shown to substantially improve the therapeutic outcomes of intra-articular injections. However, conventional arthrocentesis incompletely decompresses the knee, leaving considerable residual synovial fluid in the intra-articular space. The present study determined whether external pneumatic circumferential compression of the effusive knee permitted more successful arthrocentesis and complete joint decompression. METHODS Using a paired sample design, 50 consecutive effusive knees underwent conventional arthrocentesis and then arthrocentesis with pneumatic compression. Pneumatic compression was applied to the superior knee using a conventional thigh blood pressure cuff inflated to 100 mm Hg which compressed the suprapatellar bursa and patellofemoral joint, forcing fluid from the superior knee to the anterolateral portal where the fluid could be accessed. Arthrocentesis success and fluid yield in mL before and after pneumatic compression were determined. RESULTS Successful diagnostic arthrocentesis (≥3 mL) of the effusive knee was 82% (41/50) with conventional arthrocentesis and increased to 100% (50/50) with pneumatic compression (P = .001). Synovial fluid yields increased by 144% (19.8 ± 17.1 mL) with pneumatic compression (conventional arthrocentesis; 13.7 ± 16.4 mL, pneumatic compression: 33.4 ± 26.5 mL; 95% CI: 10.9 < 19.7 < 28.9 mL, P < .0001). CONCLUSIONS Conventional arthrocentesis routinely does not fully decompress the effusive knee. External circumferential pneumatic compression markedly improves arthrocentesis success and fluid yield, and permits complete decompression of the effusive knee. Pneumatic compression of the effusive knee with a thigh blood pressure cuff is an inexpensive and widely available technique to improve arthrocentesis outcomes.
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- Sumir Brahmbhatt
- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Private Rheumatologist, Hagerstown, Maryland, USA.,Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA.,School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Australia.,Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology NYU School of Medicine, New York City, New York, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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- Department of Exercise and Sport Sciences, New Mexico Highlands University, Las Vegas, New Mexico, USA
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- School of Physiotherapy and Exercise Science, Curtin University, Perth, Australia
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, New Mexico, USA
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Saltzman BM, Frank RM, Davey A, Cotter EJ, Redondo ML, Naveen N, Wang KC, Cole BJ. Lack of standardization among clinical trials of injection therapies for knee osteoarthritis: a systematic review. PHYSICIAN SPORTSMED 2020; 48:266-289. [PMID: 32027200 DOI: 10.1080/00913847.2020.1726716] [Citation(s) in RCA: 3] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.8] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 12/12/2022]
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Purpose: Osteoarthritis (OA) of the knee is a debilitating, expensive, and prevalent disease, and interest in the non-surgical management of knee OA has grown recently. Our objective was to systematically assess the level of heterogeneity among all clinical trials and published studies regarding injections for knee osteoarthritis, in terms of treatment of interest, outcomes evaluated, and time points of outcome assessment. Methods: The Preferred Reporting Items for Systematic Reviews and Meta-Analyses (PRISMA) guidelines were utilized to review all published studies and publically available clinical trials from 1 January 2013 to 3 May 2019evaluating intra-articular injections to treat knee OA. Their treatment group and specifics of methodology were scrutinized and compared. Results: 84 published studies and 114 clinical trials were included. Within the 84 published studies, the most common injection treatment studied was hyaluronic acid [N = 22; 26.2%]. In total, 29 different injection treatment groups were utilized. The most common time point for patient evaluation post-injection was 6 months (N = 33 studies; 50.0%), and ranged from 1 week (N = 9 studies; 13.6%) to 7 years (N = 1 study; 1.5%). The most common patient-reported outcome (PRO) measure assessed in the included studies was Western Ontario and McMaster's University Osteoarthritis Index (WOMAC) [N = 44 studies; 66.7%]. For the 114 clinical trials identified, the most common injection treatment studied is platelet-rich plasma in isolation (N = 19; 16.7%). Forty-two different injection treatment types/groups are utilized. The most common PRO measure assessed was WOMAC (N = 77 trials; 67.5%). Overall there were 34 different patient-reported outcome measures used. Conclusions: Research efforts to find the most effective injection therapy for knee OA continue with a tremendous number of injection therapies still being evaluated. Substantial heterogeneity exists in these completed and ongoing trials in terms of patient demographics, OA grades, outcome scores and relatively short-term timing of assessments, with no clear standardization of testing protocol despite proposing to answer the same clinical question. We recommend that studies of this genre going forward be standardized in terms of outcome measures and longer-term follow-up time points, and should incorporate functional assessment evaluations and imaging studies.
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- Bryan M Saltzman
- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center , Chicago, IL, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center , Chicago, IL, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center , Chicago, IL, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center , Chicago, IL, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center , Chicago, IL, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center , Chicago, IL, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center , Chicago, IL, USA
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- Orthopaedic Surgery, Rush University Medical Center , Chicago, IL, USA
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Mochizuki T, Ikari K, Yano K, Okazaki K. Comparison of patient-reported outcomes of treatment with low- and intermediate molecular weight hyaluronic acid in Japanese patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis: A prospective, randomized, single-blind trial. ASIA-PACIFIC JOURNAL OF SPORT MEDICINE ARTHROSCOPY REHABILITATION AND TECHNOLOGY 2020; 21:22-26. [PMID: 32395434 PMCID: PMC7203510 DOI: 10.1016/j.asmart.2020.04.001] [Citation(s) in RCA: 2] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.5] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Track Full Text] [Download PDF] [Figures] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 02/02/2020] [Revised: 03/30/2020] [Accepted: 04/21/2020] [Indexed: 01/27/2023]
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Objectives The objective of this study was to compare the clinical outcomes of treatment with low- or intermediate-molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (HA) in patients with knee osteoarthritis (OA). Methods In total, 59 patients with OA who fulfilled the criteria of the American College of Rheumatology for OA were enrolled. Patients were randomly assigned in a 1:1 ratio to the low- or intermediate-molecular-weight HA group. An intraarticular injection of HA into the knee joint was performed five times per week. The visual analog scale for pain (pain VAS) and Japanese Knee Osteoarthritis Measure (JKOM) score were analyzed at baseline and week 6 to assess the outcomes. Results Pain VAS and JKOM score were significantly improved in both groups. At follow-up, there were no significant between-group differences in pain VAS or total JKOM score. Moreover, reduction in pain VAS and JKOM score was not significantly different between the two groups. Conclusions Both low- and intermediate-molecular-weight HA have significant efficacy in the first-line treatment of patients with knee OA as indicated by patient-reported outcomes. However, there does not appear to be any difference between the efficacy of low- and intermediate-molecular-weight HA as indicated by the JKOM score. We believe that the results of this study provide important insights into the clinical management of Japanese patients with knee OA.
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- Takeshi Mochizuki
- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Kamagaya General Hospital, Chiba, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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- Department of Orthopedic Surgery, Tokyo Women's Medical University, Tokyo, Japan
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Extractable synovial fluid in inflammatory and non-inflammatory arthritis of the knee. Clin Rheumatol 2019; 38:2255-2263. [PMID: 30953230 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-019-04524-2] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 01/12/2019] [Revised: 02/28/2019] [Accepted: 03/18/2019] [Indexed: 01/01/2023]
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INTRODUCTION/OBJECTIVES We hypothesized that mechanical compression of the knee in rheumatoid arthritis (RA) would mobilize occult extractable fluid and improve arthrocentesis success. METHODS Sixty-seven consecutive knees with RA and 186 knees with OA and were included. Conventional arthrocentesis was performed and success and volume (milliliters) determined; the needle was left intraarticularly, and mechanical compression was applied with an elastomeric knee brace. Arthrocentesis was then resumed until fluid return ceased. Fluid was characterized as to volume and cell counts. RESULTS In the RA, knee mechanical compression decreased failed diagnostic arthrocentesis from 56.7% (38/67) to 26.9% (18/67) (- 47.4%, p = 0.003) and increased absolute arthrocentesis yield from 4.7 ± 10.3 ml to 9.8 ± 9.8 ml (108% increase, 95% CI - 8.5 < - 5.1 < - 1.7 p = 0.0038). Total extractable fluid yield was 96% greater in RA (9.8 ± 9.8 ml) than OA (5.0 ± 9.4 ml, p = 0.0008), and occult extractable fluid was 77% greater in RA than OA (RA 5.3 ± 8.7 ml, OA 3.0 ± 5.5 ml, p = 0.046). Large effusions versus small effusions in RA demonstrated increased neutrophils in synovial fluid (p = 0.04) but no difference in radiologic arthritis grade (p = 0.87). In contrast, large effusions versus small effusions in OA demonstrated no difference in neutrophils in synovial fluid (p = 0.87) but significant different radiologic arthritis grade (p = 0.04). CONCLUSION Mechanical compression improves the success of diagnostic and therapeutic knee arthrocentesis in both RA and OA. Large effusions in RA are associated with increased neutrophil counts but not arthritis grade; in contrast, large effusions in OA are associated with more severe arthritis grades but not increased neutrophil counts. Key points• Mechanical compression of the painful knee improves arthrocentesis success and fluid yield in both rheumatoid arthritis and osteoarthritis.• The painful rheumatoid knee contains approximately 100% more fluid than the osteoarthritic knee.• Large effusions in the osteoarthritic knee are characterized by higher grades of mechanical destruction but not increased neutrophil counts.• In contrast, large effusions in the rheumatoid knee are characterized by higher synovial fluid neutrophil counts but not the grade of mechanical destruction, indicating different mechanisms of effusion formation in rheumatoid arthritis versus osteoarthritis.
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Meehan R, Wilson C, Hoffman E, Altimier L, Kaessner M, Regan EA. Ultrasound measurement of knee synovial fluid during external pneumatic compression. J Orthop Res 2019; 37:601-608. [PMID: 30644131 DOI: 10.1002/jor.24216] [Citation(s) in RCA: 5] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.0] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/12/2018] [Accepted: 12/14/2018] [Indexed: 02/04/2023]
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Synovial fluid based biomarker research has been limited by the small volumes of synovial fluid from the knees of some patients. We used ultrasound (US) to determine if synovial fluid could be displaced into an access port during pneumatic compression to 100 mmHg. Forty knees from 37 consecutive arthritis patients with rheumatoid arthritis -25, osteoarthritis -8, psoriatic arthritis -2, and 1 each with systemic lupus erythematosus and gout were evaluated. This group of 28 females and 9 males with a median age of 59 years and an average body mass index of 26.9 kg/m2 had previously undergone a diagnostic arthrocentesis and or a therapeutic knee injection using this pneumatic compression device. Blinded digital image analysis of the anechoic region on ultrasound demonstrated an increase in fluid within the 9 cm × 6 cm access port (anterolateral or anteromedial joint) during inflation in all patients with a 2.5-3.5 fold increase in fluid area and a 2-3 fold increase in fluid depth after inflation, p < 0.001. Statement of clinical significance: External pneumatic compression to the knee provides a larger volume of synovial fluid under positive pressure which should allow investigators to achieve greater success in obtaining synovial fluid during arthrocentesis for biomarker research or provide more precise therapeutic injections than traditional non image-guided anatomical landmark-based techniques. © 2019 Orthopaedic Research Society. Published by Wiley Periodicals, Inc. J Orthop Res.
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- Richard Meehan
- Department of Medicine Rheumatology, Division National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado
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- University of Colorado Anschutz Medical Campus, Biomedical Engineering, Aurora, Colorado
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- Department of Medicine Rheumatology, Division National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado.,Arthroventions LLC Denver, Denver, Colorado
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- Department of Radiology, National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado
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- Department of Medicine Rheumatology, Division National Jewish Health, Denver, Colorado
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Nelson AE. Osteoarthritis year in review 2017: clinical. Osteoarthritis Cartilage 2018; 26:319-325. [PMID: 29229563 PMCID: PMC5835411 DOI: 10.1016/j.joca.2017.11.014] [Citation(s) in RCA: 226] [Impact Index Per Article: 37.7] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Submit a Manuscript] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/21/2017] [Revised: 11/14/2017] [Accepted: 11/30/2017] [Indexed: 02/07/2023]
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This review is based on a systematic review of the literature relevant to clinical topics in osteoarthritis (OA) performed for the time period February 22, 2016 to April 1, 2017. A PubMed search using the terms "osteoarthritis" and "treatment or epidemiology" returned over 800 papers, of which 57 are reviewed here, with inclusion primarily based on relevance to clinical OA. Epidemiologic studies in this time frame focused on the incidence and prevalence of OA, comorbidities and mortality in relation to OA (particularly obesity and cardiovascular disease), and multiple joint involvement. Papers on therapeutic approaches to OA considered: non-pharmacologic options, a number of topical, oral, and intra-articular therapies, as well as the cost-effectiveness of some OA treatments. There an enormous need to identify novel strategies to reduce the impact of this highly prevalent and debilitating condition.
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- Amanda E. Nelson
- Thurston Arthritis Research Center and School of Medicine, University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Chapel Hill, NC 27599-7280, USA
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Xing D, Wang B, Zhang W, Yang Z, Hou Y, Chen Y, Lin J. Intra-articular hyaluronic acid injection in treating knee osteoarthritis: assessing risk of bias in systematic reviews with ROBIS tool. Int J Rheum Dis 2017; 20:1658-1673. [PMID: 29044993 DOI: 10.1111/1756-185x.13192] [Citation(s) in RCA: 4] [Impact Index Per Article: 0.6] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Indexed: 01/08/2023]
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OBJECTIVES Intra-articular injection of hyaluronic acid (HA) is a common, yet controversial therapeutic option in treating knee osteoarthritis (OA). The purpose of the present study was to assess the risk of bias (RoB) of systematic reviews (SRs) and to summarize available evidence of HA in treating knee OA. METHODS A systematic search of SRs published through to December 2016 was conducted using the MEDLINE, EMBASE and Cochrane Library. The RoB of included SRs was assessed by ROBIS tool. In addition, the methodological quality of primary studies in SRs with low RoB was evaluated according to the Cochrane Handbook. The evidence quality of each primary outcome of SRs with low RoB was determined by the GRADE (Grading of Recommendations, Assessment, Development, and Evaluation) system. RESULTS Thirty-one SRs were eligible for inclusion. According to the ROBIS tool, there were 13 SRs with low RoB, 16 with high RoB and two with unclear RoB. The methodological quality of a total of 135 primary studies was evaluated and summarized. Forty-two outcomes from these 13 SRs were classified into the four following quality levels based on the GRADE approach: three outcomes with high quality, eight with moderate quality, 12 with low quality and 19 with very low quality. CONCLUSIONS This study evaluated RoB in SRs for managing knee OA with HA and assessed the evidence quality of each primary outcome in SRs with low RoB. These results can help users of SRs to improve the process of SR assessment in developing overviews or guidelines, leading to more reliable recommendations for improvements in treating knee OA. Registration: PROSPERO ((http://www.crd.york.ac.uk/PROSPERO) [CRD42017057384].
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- Dan Xing
- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China
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- Evidence-Based Medicine Center, School of Basic Medical Sciences, Lanzhou University, Lanzhou, China.,Chinese GRADE Center, Gansu, China
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- Arthritis Clinic & Research Center, Peking University People's Hospital, Beijing, China.,Arthritis Institute, Peking University, Beijing, China
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Bhavsar TB, Sibbitt WL, Band PA, Cabacungan RJ, Moore TS, Salayandia LC, Fields RA, Kettwich SK, Roldan LP, Suzanne Emil N, Fangtham M, Bankhurst AD. Improvement in diagnostic and therapeutic arthrocentesis via constant compression. Clin Rheumatol 2017; 37:2251-2259. [PMID: 28913649 DOI: 10.1007/s10067-017-3836-x] [Citation(s) in RCA: 8] [Impact Index Per Article: 1.1] [Reference Citation Analysis] [Abstract] [Key Words] [Track Full Text] [Journal Information] [Subscribe] [Scholar Register] [Received: 07/26/2017] [Revised: 09/04/2017] [Accepted: 09/07/2017] [Indexed: 11/29/2022]
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We hypothesized that constant compression of the knee would mobilize residual synovial fluid and promote successful arthrocentesis. Two hundred and ten knees with grade II-III osteoarthritis were included in this paired design study: (1) conventional arthrocentesis was performed with manual compression and success and volume (milliliters) determined; and (2) the intra-articular needle was left in place, and a circumferential elastomeric brace was tightened on the knee to provide constant compression. Arthrocentesis was attempted again and additional fluid volume was determined. Diagnostic procedural cost-effectiveness was determined using 2017 US Medicare costs. No serious adverse events were noted in 210 subjects. In the 158 noneffusive (dry) knees, sufficient synovial fluid for diagnostic purposes (≥ 2 ml) was obtained in 5.0% (8/158) without compression and 22.8% (36/158) with compression (p = 0.0001, z for 95% CI = 1.96), and the absolute volume of arthrocentesis fluid obtained without compression was 0.28 ± 0.79 versus 1.10 ± 1.81 ml with compression (293% increase, p = 0.0001). In the 52 effusive knees, diagnostic synovial fluid (≥ 2 ml) was obtained in 75% (39/52) without compression and 100% (52/52) with compression (p = 0.0001, z for 95% CI = 1.96), and the absolute volume of arthrocentesis without compression was 14.7 ± 13.8 versus 25.3 ± 15.5 ml with compression (72.1% increase, p = 0.0002). Diagnostic procedural cost-effectiveness was $655/sample without compression and $387/sample with compression. The new technique of constant compression via circumferential mechanical compression mobilizes residual synovial fluid beyond manual compression improving the success, cost-effectiveness, and yield of diagnostic and therapeutic arthrocentesis in both the effusive and noneffusive knee.
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- Tej B Bhavsar
- The Center for Rheumatology LLC, 6 Care Lane, Saratoga Springs, NY, 12866, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and School of Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, MSC 10 5550, 5th FL ACC, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA.
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- Department of Orthopaedic Surgery, Biochemistry & Molecular Pharmacology, NYU School of Medicine, 301 East 17th Street, New York City, NY, 10003, USA
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- Arizona Arthritis and Rheumatology Associates, P.C., 2001 W. Orange Grove Road, Suite 104, Tucson, AZ, 85704, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and School of Medicine, Penncare Rheumatology Associates, University of Pennsylvania Health System, 3737 Market St Fl 8, Philadelphia, PA, 19104, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and School of Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, MSC 10 5550, 5th FL ACC, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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- School of Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and School of Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, MSC 10 5550, 5th FL ACC, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and School of Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, MSC 10 5550, 5th FL ACC, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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- Department of Internal Medicine, Division of Rheumatology and School of Medicine, University of New Mexico Health Sciences Center, MSC 10 5550, 5th FL ACC, Albuquerque, NM, 87131, USA
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