A comparison of the in- and out-patient referral patterns of four tertiary rheumatology centres in Beijing, Hong Kong, Kaohsiung and Los Angeles

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Intra-articular injection of steroid

Intra-articular steroid injection is a useful technique to acquire for doctors in the field of rheumatology and orthopaedic surgery as well as family medicine. When cautions are taken to avoid sepsis, intra-articular injections of steroid can yield gratifying results in the management in well selected cases of different arthritis. The techniques for common lower and upper limb joint injections are described.link_to_subscribed_fulltex