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Intraarticular corticosteroid injection for rotator cuff tears improves early pain, function and ROM
July 2019
Intraarticular corticosteroid injection for rotator cuff tears improves early pain, function and ROM
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Is It Safe to Inject Corticosteroids Into the Glenohumeral Joint After Arthroscopic Rotator Cuff Repair?
Am J Sports Med. 2019 Jun;47(7):1694-1700.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
87 patients with small to medium rotator cuff tears and had underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair surgery were randomized to receive an injection 1 month post-surgery of corticosteroid (40mg triamcinolone acetate plus 2% lidocaine) or saline for the treatment of pain and improvement of function. Outcomes of interest included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons (ASES) score, pain on a Vis...
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