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No difference between one- and two-injection corticosteroid treatments for trigger finger
January 2015
No difference between one- and two-injection corticosteroid treatments for trigger finger
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
A prospective randomized trial comparing the effectiveness of one versus two (staged) corticosteroid injections for the treatment of stenosing tenosynovitis
Hand (N Y). 2014 Sep;9(3):340-5Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Ninety-seven adult patients suffering from stenosing tenosynovitis, also known as trigger finger, were randomly allocated to treatment using either two staged corticosteroid injections or a single injection. Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) scores were used to assess effectiveness of treatment; no significant differences in DASH scores were found between one- and two-injection tre...
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