What is your approach to corticosteroid injection (CSI) for knee osteoarthritis? How does this change based off of patient’s age? How does CSI affect a patient’s ability to have a knee replacement?

What is your approach to corticosteroid injection (CSI) for knee osteoarthritis?

• I ONLY use it for elderly patients with OA who need pain relief in order to function
• I use it SPARINGLY in patients with OA who just need it for temporary relief
• I never use it as it increases blood sugar and increases risk of infection
• Other