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No difference between high- and low-dose corticosteroid injection for shoulder pain
July 2013
No difference between high- and low-dose corticosteroid injection for shoulder pain
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A
Comparison of high- and low-dose corticosteroid in subacromial injection for periarticular shoulder disorder: a randomized, triple-blind, placebo-controlled trial
Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2011 Dec;92(12):1951-60. doi: 10.1016/j.apmr.2011.06.033. Epub 2011 Oct 25Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
90 patients were randomized to evaluate whether subacromial injection with high-dose corticosteroid in patients with periarticular shoulder disorders was better than low-dose corticosteroid or placebo in improving pain and function. Patients received ultrasound-guided subacromial injection with triamcinolone acetonide (40 or 20 mg) or placebo and were assessed after 8 weeks. Results revealed that ...
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