
Dextrose prolotherapy versus saline injections for rotator cuff tendinopathy

May 2016
Dextrose prolotherapy versus saline injections for rotator cuff tendinopathy
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Dextrose Prolotherapy Versus Control Injections in Painful Rotator Cuff Tendinopathy
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Jan;97(1):17-25.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
73 patients with rotator cuff tendinopathy were randomized to one of three study treatment groups: (1) hypertonic dextrose prolotherapy injection directly to affected entheses, (2) saline injection directly to affected entheses, or (3) saline injection superficial to affected entheses. The purpose of this study was to investigate the clinical benefits of dextrose prolotherapy when compared to cont...
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