[A comparative evaluation of local therapy methods in treating osteoarthrosis deformans]

Abstract

71 patients with knee joint osteoarthritis deformans in exacerbation with weak exudative component have received outpatient treatment: intrajoint injections of kenalog with novocaine, jet intra- and periarticular injections of the above drugs, magnetolaser therapy (groups 1, 2 and 3, respectively). The response was obtained in 85, 90 and 75%, respectively. Neither toxicity nor complications were recorded. The above methods are recommended for use in outpatient departments and clinics.