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Decompression of no statistical benefit over sham, and no clinical benefit over exercise for SIS
October 2018
Decompression of no statistical benefit over sham, and no clinical benefit over exercise for SIS
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Subacromial decompression versus diagnostic arthroscopy for shoulder impingement: randomised, placebo surgery controlled clinical trial
BMJ. 2018 Jul 19;362:k2860. doi: 10.1136/bmj.k2860Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
210 patients with shoulder impingement syndrome were randomized to one of three treatment groups: arthroscopic subacromial decompression, diagnostic arthroscopy (sham surgery), or an exercise therapy program. Primary outcomes were pain at rest and pain during activity, and follow-up was performed over 24 months. Analyses demonstrated no statistically significant differences in pain scores between ...
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