ISSN:
1434-9949
Keywords:
Intra-Articular
;
Corticosteroids
;
Hypothalamic-Pituitary-Adrenal Axis
;
Suppression
Source:
Springer Online Journal Archives 1860-2000
Topics:
Medicine
Notes:
Summary The hypothalamic-pituitary-adrenal (HPA) axis function of eight patients with rheumatoid arthritis receiving regular intra-articular methyl prednisolone acetate was studied. Tests of the HPA axis 5–7 weeks after the last injection revealed suppression in two patients. Some patients receiving intra-articular corticosteroids may therefore have abnormal responses to stress.
Type of Medium:
Electronic Resource
URL:
http://dx.doi.org/10.1007/BF02032173
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