But, you did not cite a plethora of studies noting the efficacy and/or superiority of this method compared to other potential techniques for performing an ankle arthrocentesis and/or injection. [nuemblog.com]

If multiple injections with corticosteroids are given too frequently, it is possible to develop systemic side effects (side effects throughout the body), such as weight gain, puffy face and trunk, and easy bruising. [medicinenet.com]

There were no significant differences in regard to protrusion, lateral excursion movement and incidence of malocclusion at 12 months after treatment between the groups (P 0.05). [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Hand – CMC, MCP Foot – TMT, MTP Digits – IPJ 1-10 mg (0.05-0.25 mL) 5-50 mg 1-3 mL (10-30 mg) For most effusions without clear diagnosis, send the following: Cell count and differential Protein and glucose Bacterial culture and gram stain Microscopy [cancertherapyadvisor.com]

On exam, she is found to have bilateral knee effusions. However, the right knee is erythematous, warm to the touch, and significantly more tender to palpation than the left. [emdocs.net]

Seite 129 - Fixed erythema, flat or raised, over the malar eminences, tending to spare the nasolabial folds Erythematous raised patches with adherent keratotic scaling and follicular plugging; atrophic scarring may occur in older lesions Skin rash as [books.google.com]

To increase the joint space during arthrocentesis, the patient is usually asked to open the mouth and deviate it to the opposite side so as to distract the condyle from the glenoid fossa thereby increasing joint space. [ncbi.nlm.nih.gov]

Inclusion criteria were TMJ pain at rest or evoked by palpation, mandibular distraction or forced opening manoeuvres, mandibular hypomobility, TMJ noises or clicking, failure of conservative treatments alone (nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs (NSAIDs [hindawi.com]

The corticosteroid administered typically only affects the targeted area, but in rare cases may have a systemic effect, causing flushing, insomnia, or, in patients with mood disorders, instability. [orthomedctr.com]