Does Injection Site (Anteromedial vs Anterolateral) Affect Pain Relief After Intra-Articular Corticosteroid Injection in Moderate-to-Severe Medial Knee Osteoarthritis?
The primary purpose of this study is to find out if there is a difference in pain experienced in patients with knee arthritis of the inside of their knee if they get a steroid injection on the inside or outside of their knee. Participants will: 1. Be randomly divided into getting their steroid injection on the inside or outside of their knee. 2. Answer a pain survey before their injection as well as over the phone 2 weeks, 6 weeks, and 12 weeks after their injection.
• Age ≥ 40
• Clinical diagnosis of knee OA with predominant medial compartment symptoms
• Radiographic moderate-to-severe medial compartment OA (KL grade 3-4 or equivalent)
• Agreed to and preparing to receive a CSI of the knee as part of standard care from surgeon, regardless of past injection of the knee
• Able to provide informed consent
• Able to complete phone, email, or MyChart follow-ups in English