Similar Clinical Outcomes at 6 Weeks With PRP Injection vs Physiotherapy for Adhesive Capsulitis

How to Cite

OrthoEvidence. Similar Clinical Outcomes at 6 Weeks With PRP Injection vs Physiotherapy for Adhesive Capsulitis. ACE Report. 2021;10(1):27. Available from: https://myorthoevidene.com/AceReport/Report/12925

Study Type:Therapy

OE Level Evidence:1

Journal Level of Evidence:1

Comparison of ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma injection and conventional physical therapy for management of adhesive capsulitis: a randomized trial.

J Int Med Res. 2020 Dec;48(12):300060520976032

Contributing Authors: AC Thu SG Kwak WN Shein M Htun TTH Htwe MC Chang

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Synopsis

Sixty-four patients suffering from adhesive capsulitis (AC) were randomized to receive a single ultrasound-guided platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection (n=32) or conventional physiotherapy (CP) consisting of shortwave diathermy treatment and exercise (n=32). Outcomes of interest included pain on a Visual Analogue Scale (VAS), function using the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) ques...