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What cartilage-related risk is associated with intra-articular administration of lidocaine hydrochloride?

Name: What cartilage-related risk is associated with intra-articular administration of lidocaine hydrochloride?
Published: 2026-11-08T01:56:22.078Z

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Intra-articular administration of lidocaine hydrochloride may cause chondrotoxicity (cartilage toxicity).

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Lidocaine Hydrochloride Injection BP 1% w/vhameln pharma ltd · emc · SmPC §4.4 Special warnings and precautions for use · Version 5Document updated 14 February 2022

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