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Suprascapular nerve block compared to other management options for chronic shoulder pain

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December 2016

Suprascapular nerve block compared to other management options for chronic shoulder pain

Vol: 5| Issue: 12| Number:7| ISSN#: 2564-2537
Study Type:Meta analysis
OE Level Evidence:1
Journal Level of Evidence:N/A

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Suprascapular Nerve Block With Physical Therapy, Placebo, and Intra-Articular Injection in Management of Chronic Shoulder Pain: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials

Arch Phys Med Rehabil. 2016 Aug;97(8):1366-80

Contributing Authors:
KV Chang CY Hung WT Wu DS Han RS Yang CP Lin

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11 randomized controlled trials were included in this meta-analysis investigating the short-term efficacy of a suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) for the management of chronic shoulder pain. Comparative treatments from identified studies included intra-articular corticosteroids, physical therapy, and placebo. Pain reduction and functional improvement were pooled at 1, 4 and 12 weeks. SSNB was signif...

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