Corticoid Injection for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Treatment
Journal Title: Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports - Year 2017, Vol 4, Issue 4
Abstract
Objective: Evaluate the treatment result of corticoid injection for subacromial impingement syndrome Patients and method: 30 patients with shoulder pain for at least 3 months, diagnosed subacromial impingement syndrome, excluded rotator cuff tear and labral lesion. A single injection into subacromial space with Methylprednisolone acetate 40 mg. Evaluate the result with VAS and Constant score. Results: Pre-injection average VAS is 8,4 ± 1, 25; Post-injection VAS is 2,6 ± 1,12; Pre-injection average Constant score is 44,1 ± 9,32. Post-injection average Constant score is 61,2 ± 10,34. The difference between pre-injection and post-injection results is significant with p < 0,05. Conclusion: Corticoid to subacromial space results in improving symptoms of pain and functional shoulder joint
Authors and Affiliations
Manh Nguyen Huu, Dung Tran Trung, Thanh Ma Ngoc, Quyet Tran, Trinh Le Khanh, Hanh Tran Thi My, Dat Tran Tien
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