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Surgery and conservative treatment comparable for shoulder impingement
April 2015
Surgery and conservative treatment comparable for shoulder impingement
Study Type:Meta-analysis/Systematic Review
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Conservative treatment or surgery for shoulder impingement: systematic review and meta-analysis
Disabil Rehabil. 2015;37(1):1-8.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
7 randomized controlled studies were included in this systematic review and meta-analysis to compare surgical and conservative approaches for shoulder impingement. This study found that the pain relief offered by both treatments were similar and effective. However, cost was higher with surgical treatment.
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