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Dimitris Challoumas | Zendy; Mairiosa Biddle | Zendy; Michael McLean | Zendy; Neal L. Millar | Zendy

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Comparison of Treatments for Frozen Shoulder

Author(s) -

Dimitris Challoumas,

Mairiosa Biddle,

Michael McLean,

Neal L. Millar

Publication year - 2020

Publication title -

jama network open

Language(s) - English

Resource type - Journals

SCImago Journal Rank - 3.278

H-Index - 39

ISSN - 2574-3805

DOI - 10.1001/jamanetworkopen.2020.29581

Subject(s) - medicine , physical therapy , meta analysis , medline , randomized controlled trial , data extraction , guideline , modalities , scopus , random effects model , evidence based medicine , physical medicine and rehabilitation , alternative medicine , pathology , sociology , political science , law , social science

Key Points Question Are any treatment modalities for frozen shoulder associated with better outcomes than other treatments? Findings In this meta-analysis of 65 studies with 4097 participants, intra-articular corticosteroid was associated with increased short-term benefits compared with other nonsurgical treatments, and its superiority appeared to last for as long as 6 months. The addition of a home exercise program and/or electrotherapy or passive mobilizations may be associated with added benefits. Meaning The results of this study suggest that intra-articular corticosteroid should be offered to patients with frozen shoulder at first contact.

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