Injection is given in the intra articular tract of delivery:

Injection is given in the intra articular tract of delivery: Correct Answer in <span style="">the</span> joints

Concept:-

  • Intra-articular medications are administered in the joints.
  • The route is commonly used in osteoarthritis, adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder), and rheumatoid arthritis.
  • Corticosteroids are administered to relieve pain and inflammation.
  • Hyaluronic acid is administered to provide viscosupplementation.
  • Intra-articular route protects the cartilage.

Explanation:

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  • The procedure includes the following steps:
  • Wash hands.
  • Explain the procedure to the patient and take consent.
  • Ask the patient to lie in a supine position with the knee flexed 90 degrees.
  • Clean the site of injection.
  • Anterior portions of the medial and lateral joint lines are palpated.
  • The medial joint line is easier to inject the medication.
  • The superolateral edge of the patella can be used to inject the medication.
  • Document the procedure.
  • After the procedure, if pain persists ask to apply ice compression.

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