Intra-articular steroids in the treatment of rotator cuff tear: reappraisal by arthrography.
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.
D000328:Adult; D000368:Aged; D005260:Female; D006801:Humans; D007270:Injections, Intra-Articular; D008297:Male; D008875:Middle Aged; D010146:Pain / Q000175:diagnosis; D011859:Radiography; D012782:Shoulder; D000070599:Shoulder Injuries; D012785:Shoulder Joint / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D013708:Tendon Injuries; D013710:Tendons / Q000000981:diagnostic imaging; D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide / Q000008:administration & dosage*
D014222:Triamcinolone Acetonide