Clinical evaluation of the intra-articular use of triamcinolone hexacetonide

Excellent responses were obtained from the use of intra-articular injections of triamcinolone hexacetonide in a group of 32 patients with rheumatoid arthritis, degenerative joint disease, ankylosing spondylitis, and gouty arthritis. Side effects are occasional "post-injection flare" and transient dizziness and nausea. It is concluded that this drug offers a distinct advantage in intra-articular therapy of the rheumatic diseases, particularly the rheumatoid arthritis

The value of synovial fluid examination

This paper presents the simplicity, necessity, as well as great value, of synovial analysis in the study of an arthritis case. With the minimum of the time and the use of inexpensive equipment, it is a procedure that aids one in the diagnosis, treatment, as well as his understanding of this group of diseases. (Summary)