NSAID vs. steroid injection: equally effective in treating trigger digit at 3 months
NSAID vs. steroid injection: equally effective in treating trigger digit at 3 months
Steroid Injection versus NSAID Injection for Trigger Finger: A Comparative Study of Early Outcomes
J Hand Surg Am. 2012 Jul;37(7):1319-23Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
110 patients, with or without diabetes, presenting with trigger digits were randomized to either receive treatment with a NSAID injection or corticosteroid injection. The results indicate that, although the corticosteroid injection provided patients with faster relief, at 3 months there was no significant difference between the two treatment groups. As well, there was no difference in diabetic and...
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