Intra-articular glucocorticoid injections for knee osteoarthritis

These injections provide modest relief (on average, an absolute reduction in pain of 3 points on a 0 to 10 scale[3][1]), with a peak response at 1 to 2 weeks[2][2] and an expected response in 44% of patients.[3][1] To support long-term symptom relief, injections and other analgesics should be used