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Better 12-week outcome with suprascapular block vs. subacromial injection for rotator cuff treatment
April 2019
Better 12-week outcome with suprascapular block vs. subacromial injection for rotator cuff treatment
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Efficacy of suprascapular nerve block compared with subacromial injection: a randomized controlled trial in patients with rotator cuff tears
J Shoulder Elbow Surg. 2019 Mar;28(3):430-436. doi: 10.1016/j.jse.2018.11.051Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
43 patients with a partial- or full-thickness rotator cuff tear were randomized to nonoperative treatment with either a suprascapular nerve block or subacromial injection. Patients were assessed for outcome on a modified Constant score at 2, 6, and 12 weeks after treatment. While no significant differences between groups were noted at 2 or 6 weeks, total modified Constant score was significantly g...
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