| JOINT | STEROID DOSE | NEEDLE SIZE | VOLUME |
|---|---|---|---|
| Shoulder | Triamcinolone 40 mg | 22–25G, 1.5" | 1–5 mL |
| Elbow | Methylpred 20-40 mg | 25G, 1–1.5" | 1-2 mL |
| Wrist | Triamcinolone 10-20 mg | 25–27G, 1" | 1-2 mL |
| MCP/PIP | Triamcinolone 4-10 mg | 25–27G, 0.5–1" | 0.25-0.5 mL |
| Hip | Triamcinolone 40-80 mg | 22G, 3.5–6" | 2-5 mL |
| Knee | Triamcinolone 40-80 mg | 21–23G, 1.5" | 2-10 mL |
| Ankle | Triamcinolone 20-40 mg | 22–25G, 1–1.5" | 1-2 mL |
| MTP | Triamcinolone 5-10 mg | 25–27G, 0.5–1" | 0.25-0.5 mL |
| > 5.1 | High disease activity |
| 3.2 - 5.1 | Moderate disease activity |
| 2.6 - 3.2 | Low disease activity |
| < 2.6 | Remission |