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Similar ROM and clinical scores between high & low-dose corticosteroid for shoulder stiffness
September 2017
Similar ROM and clinical scores between high & low-dose corticosteroid for shoulder stiffness
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Comparison of high- and low-dose intra-articular triamcinolone acetonide injection for treatment of primary shoulder stiffness: a prospective randomized trial
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2017 Feb;26(2):209-215Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
151 patients with shoulder stiffness were randomized to an intraarticular injection of either 40mg or 20mg triamcinolone acetonide (TA). The purpose of this study was to evaluate if high-dose TA demonstrated a significantly greater post-injection range of motion compared to low-dose TA. Average follow-up length was 17.6 months in the 40mg group and 18.1 months in the 20mg group. Results demonstrat...
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