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Single intra-articular corticosteroid injection vs oral NSAID for adhesive capsulitis
May 2016
Single intra-articular corticosteroid injection vs oral NSAID for adhesive capsulitis
Study Type:Therapy
OE Level Evidence:2
Journal Level of Evidence:1
Corticosteroid Injections Accelerate Pain Relief and Recovery of Function Compared With Oral NSAIDs in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis: A Randomized Controlled Trial
Am J Sports Med. 2016 Feb;44(2):474-81Did you know you're eligible to earn 0.5 CME credits for reading this report? Click Here
Synopsis
74 patients with adhesive capsulitis at the freezing stage were randomized to be treated with either a single, blind intra-articular corticosteroid injection or oral non-steroidal anti-inflammatory drug (NSAID). The purpose of this study was to determine whether the use of an intra-articular corticosteroid injection would improve pain relief and functional outcomes when compared to oral NSAIDs. Fi...
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