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ISAKOS2017: Similar 12-week outcome between high- and low-dose steroid for shoulder stiffness

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July 2017

ISAKOS2017: Similar 12-week outcome between high- and low-dose steroid for shoulder stiffness

Vol: 6| Issue: 7| Number:45| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Randomized Trial
OE Level Evidence:N/A
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

How much should we inject of steroid injection for treatment of primary shoulder stiffness: a prospective randomized controlled trial with high- and low-dose steroid injection

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I Park

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147 patients with a diagnosis of shoulder stiffness were randomized to an intraarticular injection of either 20mg or 40mg triamcinolone acetonide. Patients were assessed over a 12-month follow-up for results regarding pain, shoulder range of motion, and functional scores. Subgroup analysis of diabetic patients from each group was also performed, assessing blood glucose, fructosamine, and HbA1c lev...

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