Result of Infection after Local Steroid Injection without Sterile surgical drape and Sterile hand Gloves

Abstract

        This research study was conclucted in Padad Hospital (Chiangrai) between 1 April 2001 – 30 September 2003, Sankampang Hospital (Chiangmai) between 1 July 2004 -30 September 2005, and Hangdong hospital (Chiangmai)  between 1 October 2005 – 30 April 2006 The total population of this study is 8,604  The diagnoses in this population receiving local steroid injection were: Myofaocial pain syndrome, Trigger Finger, Carpal Tunnel Syndrome, De Quarvain Syndrome, Tennis Elbow, Golf Elbow, Biceps Tendinitis, Tendinitis Rotator cuff Syndrome, Frozen Shoulder, Subscapular Bursitis, Bursitis, Osteoarthritis, Plantar Fasciitis, Morton Neuroma etc.  First, in each application of local Steroid Injection we used the same ratio of Triamcinolone Acetate and xylocaine. Next afterwards Local Steroid Injection, patients were invited to come back for follow up after 3 days. Without after wars, infection from Local steroid injection was detected Sterile Surgical Drape and Sterile Surgical Gloves