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Betamethasone vs. Methylprednisolone For Pain and Flare Reactions in Trigger Fingers
June 2025
Betamethasone vs. Methylprednisolone For Pain and Flare Reactions in Trigger Fingers
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparing the Intensity of Pain and Incidence of Flare Reaction Following Trigger Finger Injections Using Betamethasone and Methylprednisolone: A Double-Blinded, Randomized Controlled Trial.
Hand (N Y) . 2025 Mar;20(2):208-212.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
Sixty-four adult patients with symptomatic trigger finger were randomized to receive either betamethasone (n=32) or methylprednisolone (n=32), both mixed with lidocaine 1%. The primary outcome of interest was the incidence of flare reaction, defined as a VAS pain increase of 2 points or more from baseline. Secondary outcomes included the incidence of severe flare reaction (VAS increase of 4 points...
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