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Low Molecular-weight Hyaluronic Acid vs. Physiotherapy for Supraspinatus Tendinopathy
January 2022
Low Molecular-weight Hyaluronic Acid vs. Physiotherapy for Supraspinatus Tendinopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Low Molecular-weight Hyaluronic Acid Versus Physiotherapy for the Treatment of Supraspinatus Tendinopathy: A Randomized Comparative Clinical Trial
J Am Acad Orthop Surg. 2021 Oct 1;29(19): e979-e992.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Fifty-six patients with supraspinatus tendinopathy were randomized to receive a single injection of low molecular-weight hyaluronic acid (n=28) or 12 weeks of physical therapy (n=28). Outcome of interest included pain at rest and during activity, range of motion, disability scores, and quality of life. Results revealed significantly greater improvement in shoulder pain at rest and during activitie...
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