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Steroid injection a viable treatment for adhesive capsulitis
May 2013
Steroid injection a viable treatment for adhesive capsulitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Manipulation or intra-articular steroids in the management of adhesive capsulitis of the shoulder? A prospective randomized trial
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2009 May-Jun;18(3):348-53Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
53 patients with primary adhesive capsulitis (frozen shoulder) were randomized to manipulation under anesthesia (MUA) or steroid injection combined with shoulder distension. The most efficacious treatment for frozen shoulder is still controversial topic; therefore, this study assessed two common treatments to determine the superior treatment. The results indicated that at 2 year follow-up, there w...
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