International Orthopaedics August 2015, Volume 39, Issue 8, pp 1495–1497

Ultrasound and fluoroscopy are unnecessary for injections into the arthritic hip

Schmidt-Braekling, T., Waldstein, W., Renner, L. et al.

Hip

Purpose

We investigated the effectiveness of non-image-guided hip injections.

Methods

We retrospectively evaluated 369 intra-articular hip injections in 331 patients using anatomical landmarks. The percentage and duration of pain relief was documented. Hip injections were grouped in responders and nonresponders (50 % maximum pain relief as a cut off).

Results

In 82% (n = 304) of hip injections, patients responded positively and experienced >50 % pain relief. Nonresponders had a significantly higher body mass index (p = 0.007).

Conclusions

Hip injections using anatomical landmarks are an effective treatment option for patients with osteoarthritis of the hip.

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