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  2. Joint injection - Wikipedia

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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, [2] and occasionally osteoarthritis.

  3. Articular capsule of the knee joint - Wikipedia

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    The [deep] infrapatellar bursa is located under the patella, between the patellar ligament and the fibrous membrane of the joint capsule. It is communicating with the joint space in particular cases. Other less regularly present bursae include the subfascial prepatellar, the subtendinous prepatellar, and the subcutaneous prepatellar bursae.

  4. Gene therapy for osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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    Since the joint capsule is relatively well contained, intra-articular injections are highly successful at delivering the therapeutic gene therapy locally to the target cell types. Treatment of osteoarthritis may be successful via: Stimulation of anabolic pathways to rebuild the matrix or chondrocyte content of cartilage.

  5. Radiosynoviorthesis - Wikipedia

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    Radiosynoviorthesis involves the intra-articular injection of radioactive isotopes to specifically treat the inflamed synovial membrane. Synovitis , a hallmark of various joint disorders, including osteoarthritis , manifests as inflammation within the synovial membrane lining the joints.

  6. Knee bursae - Wikipedia

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    The knee bursae are the fluid-filled sacs and synovial pockets that surround and sometimes communicate with the knee joint cavity. The bursae are thin-walled, and filled with synovial fluid . They represent the weak point of the joint, but also provide enlargements to the joint space. [ 1 ]

  7. Route of administration - Wikipedia

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    Intra-articular, into a joint space. It is generally performed by joint injection. It is mainly used for symptomatic relief in osteoarthritis. Intracardiac (into the heart), e.g. adrenaline during cardiopulmonary resuscitation (no longer commonly performed). Intracavernous injection, an injection into the base of the penis.

  8. Prolotherapy - Wikipedia

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    Prolotherapy involves the injection of an irritant solution into a joint space, [22] weakened ligament, or tendon insertion to relieve pain. [ 7 ] Most commonly, hyperosmolar dextrose (a sugar) is the solution used; [ 23 ] glycerine , [ 20 ] lidocaine (a commonly used local anesthetic ), [ 24 ] phenol , [ 20 ] and sodium morrhuate (a derivative ...

  9. Osteoarthritis - Wikipedia

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    A 2015 Cochrane review found that intra-articular corticosteroid injections of the knee did not benefit quality of life and had no effect on knee joint space; clinical effects one to six weeks after injection could not be determined clearly due to poor study quality. [117]