How to perform local soft-tissue glucocorticoid injections?

Area of Science:

• Rheumatology
• Orthopedics
• Sports Medicine

Background:

• Periarticular soft-tissue inflammation (tendons, bursae, ligaments) is common in rheumatic diseases.
• Soft-tissue irritation can also occur independently of rheumatic conditions.
• Local glucocorticoid injections are frequently used for these lesions.

Purpose of the Study:

• To review the efficacy of local glucocorticoid injection therapy.
• To cover primary and secondary soft-tissue lesions.
• To include nerve compression syndromes in the review.

Main Methods:

• Literature review of local injection therapy for soft-tissue lesions.
• Review of evidence for glucocorticoid injections.
• Inclusion of nerve compression syndromes.

Main Results:

• Limited literature evidence exists for local glucocorticoid injections.
• Glucocorticoid injections are often beneficial for soft-tissue lesions.
• The review synthesizes current knowledge on injection therapy.

Conclusions:

• Local glucocorticoid injections are a valuable treatment option.
• Effective for both rheumatic and non-rheumatic soft-tissue inflammation.
• Also relevant for managing nerve compression syndromes.