# The Therapeutic Effect of Intra-articular Normal Saline Injections for Knee Osteoarthritis: A Meta-analysis of Evidence Level 1 Studies

**Type:** Papers  
**Canonical URL:** https://scholariq.org/papers/the-therapeutic-effect-of-intra-articular-normal-saline-injections-for-knee/

## Facts

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Author Names | Bryan M. Saltzman,Timothy Leroux,Maximilian A. Meyer,Bryce A. Basques,Jaskarndip Chahal,Bernard R. Bach,Adam B. Yanke,Brian J. Cole |
| Citations | 160 |
| DOI | 10.1177/0363546516680607 |
| Fields | Medicine,Neuroscience |
| Open Access | false |
| OA Status | closed |
| OpenAlex ID | https://openalex.org/W2587001350 |
| PMID | 28027657 |
| Type | review |
| Year | 2016 |

## Paper authors

- [Timothy Leroux](https://scholariq.org/researchers/timothy-leroux/)

## Paper journal

- [The American Journal of Sports Medicine](https://scholariq.org/journals/the-american-journal-of-sports-medicine/)

## Paper primary topic

- [Pain Management and Placebo Effect](https://scholariq.org/topics/pain-management-and-placebo-effect/)

## Paper topics

- [Pain Management and Placebo Effect](https://scholariq.org/topics/pain-management-and-placebo-effect/)
- [Acupuncture Treatment Research Studies](https://scholariq.org/topics/acupuncture-treatment-research-studies/)
- [Osteoarthritis Treatment and Mechanisms](https://scholariq.org/topics/osteoarthritis-treatment-and-mechanisms/)

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