Perineural Dextrose Versus Local Anesthetic Injections in Knee Osteoarthritis
ConditionKnee Osteoarthritis
Trial statusRecruiting
Trial phaseNot listed
Trial typeObservational
Biological sexAll
Age40-65
SponsorAnkara Training and Research Hospital
This prospective observational study aims to compare the clinical effectiveness of perineural 5% dextrose injections and perineural local anesthetic injections in patients with symptomatic knee osteoarthritis. Adult patients receiving routine perineural injection therapy will be followed for six months. Pain intensity and functional outcomes will be assessed at baseline and at 1, 3, and 6 months after treatment using validated clinical assessment tools.
Symptomatic knee osteoarthritis
Clinical/radiological diagnosis
Knee pain ≥ 3 months
Written informed consent
Prior knee surgery
Recent intra-articular injection
Inflammatory rheumatic disease
Severe systemic or neurological disease