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Ultrasound guided comparable to blind injection for shoulder impingement syndrome
June 2016
Ultrasound guided comparable to blind injection for shoulder impingement syndrome
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Ultrasound-Guided Versus Blind Subacromial Corticosteroid Injections for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome: A Randomized, Double-Blind Clinical Trial
Am J Sports Med. 2016 Mar;44(3):702-7.Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
51 patients (56 shoulders) with subacromial impingement syndrome were randomized to receive a subacromial corticosteroid injection, either with or without ultrasound guidance. The purpose of this study was to determine if ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection resulted in significantly improved post-treatment pain, function, patient satisfaction and range of motion when compared to 'blind' inj...
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