Intra-articular steroids in the treatment of rotator cuff tear: reappraisal by arthrography.

Abstract

Previous studies have cast doubt on the efficacy of intra-articular steroids in the treatment of rotator cuff tears. This investigation re-evaluated the question, using shoulder arthrography both to substantiate the diagnosis of rotator cuff tear and to assure accurate intra-articular injection of steroid. Successful results followed in 13/15 patients so treated. Intra-articular steroid administration is appropriate therapy for rotator cuff tear providing the steroid is properly injected into the shoulder joint cavity.

• Authors: J J Weiss
• Journal: Archives of physical medicine and rehabilitation (Arch Phys Med Rehabil) Vol. 62 Issue 11 Pg. 555-7 (Nov 1981) ISSN: 0003-9993 [Print] United States
• PMID: 7316710 (Publication Type: Journal Article)

Chemical References

• Triamcinolone Acetonide

Topics

• Adult
• Aged
• Female
• Humans
• Injections, Intra-Articular
• Male
• Middle Aged
• Pain (diagnosis)
• Radiography
• Shoulder
• Shoulder Injuries
• Shoulder Joint (diagnostic imaging)
• Tendon Injuries
• Tendons (diagnostic imaging)
• Triamcinolone Acetonide (administration & dosage)