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Betamethasone ineffective in treating rotator cuff tendinosis
July 2014
Betamethasone ineffective in treating rotator cuff tendinosis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
A Prospective, Double-Blind, Randomized Clinical Trial Comparing Subacromial Injection of Betamethasone and Xylocaine to Xylocaine Alone in Chronic Rotator Cuff Tendinosis
Am J Sports Med. 2005 Feb;33(2):255-62Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
62 patients with rotator cuff tendinosis were randomized to receive either xylocaine and betamethasone or xylocaine alone. Over 6 months, there was significant no difference observed between the two groups for pain, function, quality of life, active internal rotation, active external rotation, or the Neer impingement sign. Active forward elevation was greater in the betamethasone group compared to...
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