Needle precision: ultrasound-guided shot eases stubborn knee pain
NCT ID NCT04943341
First seen Jun 25, 2026 · Last updated Jun 27, 2026 · Updated 1 time
Summary
This pilot study tested an ultrasound-guided injection of triamcinolone (a steroid) mixed with lidocaine (a numbing agent) directly into the knee's medial plica fold. The goal was to see if this targeted approach could reduce pain and improve function in 30 people with medial plica syndrome who hadn't improved with standard treatments. Researchers tracked outcomes using pain scales and knee function scores, along with safety monitoring.
What this could mean
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Active substance
Triamcinolone Acetonide (Kenacort) with Lidocaine
What this could lead to
If it works, this could offer a targeted, non-surgical option for persistent knee pain from medial plica syndrome.
What could go wrong
This is a small pilot study with only 30 people, so results may not apply widely. The injection is a steroid, which can have side effects like tissue damage or infection, though rare.
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Conditions
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Locations
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Istituto Ortopedico Rizzoli
Bologna, 40136, Italy