For Osteoarthritis of the Knee, What’s the Point of Injecting Steroids? - Frankly Speaking EP 179

For Osteoarthritis of the Knee, What’s the Point of Injecting Steroids? - Frankly Speaking EP 179 is organized by Pri-Med.

Release Date: 7/6/2020
Expiration Date: 7/6/2022

Accreditation:
Pri-Med Institute designates this enduring material for a maximum of 0.25 AMA PRA Category 1 Credit™. Physicians should claim only the credit commensurate with the extent of their participation in the activity.

Topics: Orthopedics, Osteoarthritis

Overview:
The comparative efficacy of corticosteroid and physical therapy for managing osteoarthritis of the knee is controversial. This podcast will review a recent randomized trial comparing the efficacy of the 2 treatments in 156 patients who were followed for 1 year.

Learning Objectives:
• Analyze the role of corticosteroids in managing osteoarthritis of the knee
• Discuss the comparative efficacy of physical therapy and corticosteroid injections

Additional details will be posted as soon as information is available.