Ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A for shoulder pain: a meta-analysis of randomized controlled trials.

ABSTRACT:

Background

Shoulder pain is a very common symptom. A number of studies have demonstrated that botulinum toxin type A is effective in relieving shoulder pain. Therefore, this systematic review and meta-analysis aimed to synthesize scientific evidence and quantify the combined effects of ultrasound-guided botulinum toxin type A on shoulder pain.

Methods

A comprehensive literature search was conducted in databases such as PubMed, Embase, Scopus, Cochrane Central Register of Controlled Trials (CENTRAL), China National Knowledge Information Database (CNKI), Wanfang database, and VIP database (VIP) using the keywords "ultrasound", "Botulinum toxin type A", and "shoulder pain". Two reviewers independently reviewed the studies, extracted data from eligible studies, and assessed the

SUBMITTER: Zhuang S 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC12781773 | biostudies-literature | 2026 Jan

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature