Prognostic factors for the outcome of needle aspiration of calcific deposits for rotator cuff calcific tendinitis.

ABSTRACT:

Objective

To identify prognostic factors for the effectiveness of needle aspiration of calcific deposits (NACD) for rotator cuff calcific tendinitis (RCCT) METHODS: One hundred forty-nine patients with symptomatic RCCT were included in a prospective cohort study. Pain (VAS), shoulder function (SST and DASH), and quality of life (EQ-5D) were assessed at baseline and at 3, 6, and 12 months post-NACD. Univariate analyses (independent t tests or Mann-Whitney U tests depending on the distribution of data) were performed to build a multivariable linear regression model. Stepwise regression analysis through backward elimination was performed to evaluate the effect of predefined prognostic factors on the outcome.

Results

Patients who underwent multiple NACD procedures had less reduc

SUBMITTER: Oudelaar BW 

PROVIDER: S-EPMC7305078 | biostudies-literature | 2020 Jul

REPOSITORIES: biostudies-literature