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Early function benefited by PT addition to steroid injection for early stage adhesive capsulitis
November 2018
Early function benefited by PT addition to steroid injection for early stage adhesive capsulitis
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Corticosteroid injection alone vs additional physiotherapy treatment in early stage frozen shoulders
World J Orthop. 2018 Sep 18;9(9):165-172. doi: 10.5312/wjo.v9.i9.165. eCollection 2018 Sep 18Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
21 patients with stage 1 or 2 adhesive capsulitis were randomized to corticosteroid injection therapy with or without the addition of a 3-month physiotherapy program after injection. Patients were followed for outcome on the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index primarily, as well as for range of motion, pain scores, and satisfaction. Follow-up was performed at 6 weeks, 12 weeks, and 26 weeks. Result...
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