Glenohumeral versus subacromial steroid injections for impingement syndrome with mild stiffness: a randomized controlled trial.

ABSTRACT:

Background

The subacromial (SA) space is a commonly used injection site for treatment of impingement syndrome. For shoulder stiffness, glenohumeral (GH) injections are commonly performed. However, in cases of impingement syndrome with mild shoulder stiffness, the optimal site of steroid injection has yet to be identified.

Methods

This prospective, randomized study compared the short-term outcomes of ultrasound-guided GH and SA steroid injections in patients who were diagnosed with impingement syndrome and mild stiffness. Each group comprised 24 patients who received either a GH or SA injection of 40 mg of triamcinolone. Range of motion and clinical scores were assessed before and 3, 7, and 13 weeks after the injection.

Results

GH and SA injections significantly improv

SUBMITTER: Kim YT 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC10698124 | biostudies-literature | 2023 Dec

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature