Year: 2025
Type: article
Abstract: Knee osteoarthritis (OA) is a prevalent cause of chronic pain and disability. Pain phenotyping (inflammatory, mechanical, and neuropathic) guides more effective interventions. Ultrasound (USG) allows diagnostic stratification (synovitis, effusion, periarticular changes) and accurately guides intra-articular injections (corticosteroid, local anesthetic, hyaluronic acid), genicular nerve blocks, and Valeix injections. This review summarizes the diagnostic basis, technique, and pharmacological choices guided by USG, discussing evidence and practical applications.
Source: Health and Society
Author: Maykon Hayak Pereira Lopes
Institution: Centro Universitário do Espírito Santo
Language: English
Subfield: Rheumatology
Field: Medicine
Domain: Health Sciences
Open Access status: diamond
OpenAlex ID: W4413841530