Efficacy of corticosteroids for hand osteoarthritis - a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Efficacy of corticosteroids for hand osteoarthritis - a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials

Abstract Background There is some evidence that corticosteroids may have a beneficial effect in hand osteoarthritis. We examined the efficacy of corticosteroids on symptoms and structural outcomes in hand osteoarthritis. Methods Ovid MEDLINE, Embase and Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials...

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Main Authors: Mahnuma Mahfuz Estee, Flavia M. Cicuttini, Matthew J. Page, Anant D. Butala, Anita E. Wluka, Sultana Monira Hussain, Yuanyuan Wang
Format: Article
Language:English
Published: BMC 2022-07-01
Series:BMC Musculoskeletal Disorders
Subjects:
Hand osteoarthritis
Corticosteroids
Randomized controlled trials
Pain
Function
Oral
Online Access:https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05619-9

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https://doi.org/10.1186/s12891-022-05619-9

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