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No difference in pain, function or ROM with subacromial lidocaine injection in rotator cuff surgery
February 2020
No difference in pain, function or ROM with subacromial lidocaine injection in rotator cuff surgery
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Clinical Function Improves After Subacromial Injection of Local Anesthetic in Full-Thickness Rotator Cuff Tears: A Randomized Control Trial
Orthop J Sports Med.2020;8(1).Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
For patients undergoing rotator cuff surgery, pain control is often an issue. Various concomitant injections and nerve blocks have been attempted to help deal with this issue. In this trial, the authors randomized patients to receive a subacromial lidocaine injection or a sham injection (empty needle). At six-month follow-up, there was no significant difference between the groups on any of strengt...
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