Clinical recommendation Evidence rating Comments
Intrasheath corticosteroid injections may be effective for treatment of trigger finger and de Quervain tenosynovitis.14,15,17 B Inconsistent quality patient-oriented evidence
Dextrose prolotherapy is effective in the treatment of common extensor tendinopathy.43,44 A Consistent patient-oriented evidence
Intra-articular injection of dextrose prolotherapy improves pain and function in patients with knee osteoarthritis.4548 A Consistent evidence from randomized controlled trials
Repeated and frequent intra-articular injections of triamcinolone acetonide decrease cartilage thickness.66,67 C Randomized controlled trials with disease-oriented outcomes