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Similar 5-yr outcomes between needling plus lavage and steroid injection for calcific tendinitis
January 2018
Similar 5-yr outcomes between needling plus lavage and steroid injection for calcific tendinitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Rotator Cuff Calcific Tendinitis: Ultrasound-Guided Needling and Lavage Versus Subacromial Corticosteroids: Five-Year Outcomes of a Randomized Controlled Trial
Am J Sports Med. 2017 Dec;45(14):3305-3314Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
48 patients with calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff were randomized to an ultrasound-guided subacromial corticosteroid injection (SAIC) injection with or without additional ultrasound-guided barbotage. Patients were assessed for functional scores and rate of secondary intervention (barbotage or surgery) over 5-year follow-up. Results demonstrated a significantly lower rate of secondary interv...
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