Intra-articular corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid in the knee joint

Abstract

Degenerative knee osteoarthritis (OA) affects 35 % of the population older than 65 years. Before surgical treatment (total knee arthroplasty, TKA), there are many conservative strategies that may offer good clinical outcomes. The aim of this chapter is to describe the mechanism of action of corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid joint injections in knee’s osteoarthritis physiopathology. The authors hope to improve reader’s understanding on the role of corticosteroids and hyaluronic acid joint injections and how it can improve the quality of life of these patients, and eventually delay total knee arthroplasty.