Clinical evaluation of the intra-articular use of triamcinolone hexacetonide

ABSTRACT

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