Comparing Treatments for Rotator Cuff Tendinitis
Author Information
Author(s): Orandi Amir Hossein, Mansour Amirpasha, Bagheri Nima, Majedi Hossein, Emami Meibodi Seyed Ali, Pestehei Seyed Khalil, Saberian Peyman
Primary Institution: Tehran University of Medical Sciences
Hypothesis
This research aimed to compare the effectiveness of intramuscular tetracosactide and subacromial triamcinolone injections in treating rotator cuff tendinitis.
Conclusion
Subacromial injection of triamcinolone is more effective than intramuscular injection of tetracosactide for pain relief and functional improvement in patients with rotator cuff tendinitis.
Supporting Evidence
- Both treatment methods showed positive results during 4 weeks.
- The triamcinolone group experienced a significant reduction in pain.
- The tetracosactide group also showed improvement, but less than the triamcinolone group.
Takeaway
Doctors tested two types of injections to help shoulder pain. One type worked better than the other.
Methodology
86 patients with rotator cuff tendinitis were randomly assigned to receive either triamcinolone or tetracosactide injections, and their pain and functionality were assessed before and after treatment.
Potential Biases
Potential bias due to patients possibly using analgesics despite restrictions.
Limitations
The study did not assess the treatment's adverse effects and had a short follow-up period of 4 weeks.
Participant Demographics
Mean age of participants was 53.88 years, with 39.5% male and 52.32% having left shoulder involvement.
Statistical Information
P-Value
p<0.001
Confidence Interval
95% CI 1.217–2.270
Statistical Significance
p<0.05
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