Avascular necrosis or rapid destruction of the hip following hip intra-articular corticosteroid injections: a systematic review.

Purpose: This study aimed to systematically review the literature to identify the incidence of avascular necrosis (AVN) following hip intra-articular corticosteroid injections (IACSIs) as well as to elucidate risk factors that may predispose patients to AVN following IACSI.

Methods: The MEDLINE, Embase, PubMed, and Web of Science databases were systematically searched through inception to July 21, 2024, in accordance with the PRISMA statement with data extracted for descriptive analysis. The inclusion criteria were hip IACSI and AVN of the femoral head.