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Corticosteroid vs. Exercise for Frozen Shoulder: A Randomized Trial
August 2023
Corticosteroid vs. Exercise for Frozen Shoulder: A Randomized Trial
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Oral corticosteroids vs. exercises on treatment of frozen shoulder: a randomized, single-blinded study.
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2023 Jun;32(6):1127-1134.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
41 patients with frozen shoulder were randomized to receive 6 weeks of structured exercise (n=20) or 4 weeks of oral corticosteroid (n=21). The primary outcome of interest was the Disability of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand (DASH) score. Secondary outcomes of interest included the American Shoulder and Elbow Surgeons Score (ASES), range of motion, and Hospital Anxiety and Depression (HADS) scores. Th...
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