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Knee Injection
Steroid injection of the
right
left
knee:
- Consent: obtained after discussion on the benefits and risks,
including pain, bleeding, infection
- Preparation:
alcohol
chlorhexidine
betadine
- Medication:
Depo-Medrol
Kenalog
40
mg/cc
2
cc and normal saline
2
cc
- Procedure: intra-articular injection with
suprapatellar
lateral
medial
approach
- Complications:
none
, procedure
well tolerated
- Instructions: rest for 48 hours, ice, analgesics, return if significant pain, redness, swelling, or fever