This randomised, double-blind, placebo-controlled trial by Kroon et al has demonstrated a substantial improvement in painful hand OA with signs of inflammation following six weeks of low-dose prednisolone.

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Six-week treatment with low-dose prednisolone in patients with painful hand osteoarthritis

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