Ultrasound-guided versus blind arthrocentesis in knee osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis.

ABSTRACT:

Background

To summarize the current evidence about effectiveness and accuracy of using ultrasound-guided compared to blind arthrocentesis in the treatment of knee osteoarthritis.

Methods

Web of Science, the Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials, EMBASE, Scopus, PubMed, ClinicalTrials.gov, Wangfang Database, and SinoMed were conducted from their inception to February 2024. Eligible studies included Randomized controlled trials (RCTs) and non-RCTs that compared the ultrasound-guided and blind arthrocentesis in knee osteoarthritis, with outcomes assessed base on pain, function, accuracy, and additional factors such as satisfaction, cost-effectiveness, fluid yield, and synovial membrane thickness.

Results

Twenty-one studies that met the inclusion criteria (1924 p

SUBMITTER: Deng X 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC11789915 | biostudies-literature | 2025 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature