Intra-Articular Slow-Release Triamcinolone Acetonide from Polyesteramide Microspheres as a Treatment for Osteoarthritis

• Main Authors: Anna Tellegen (Author), Martijn Beukers (Author), Imke Rudnik-Jansen (Author), Nicolien van Klaveren (Author), Kan Loi How (Author), Nina Woike (Author), George Mihov (Author), Jens Thies (Author), Erik Teske (Author), Laura Creemers (Author), Marianna Tryfonidou (Author), Björn Meij (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: MDPI AG, 2021-03-01T00:00:00Z.
• Subjects: article
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Osteoarthritis (OA) is a common cause of pain and disability. Local corticosteroid injections are effective in treating OA pain and inflammation but are short-acting. Prolonged intra-articular (IA) corticosteroid exposure may even lead to cartilage deterioration. The aim of this prospective study wa...