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Type: | Journal article |
Title: | The long-term efficiacy of corticosteroid injection into the acromioclavicular joint using a dynamic fluoroscopic method |
Author: | Bain, G. van Riet, R. Gooi, C. Ashwood, N. |
Citation: | International Journal of Shoulder Surgery, 2007; 1(4):104-107 |
Publisher: | Medknow Publications Pvt Ltd. |
Issue Date: | 2007 |
ISSN: | 0973-6042 |
Statement of Responsibility: | G.I. Bain, R.P. Van Riet, C. Gooi, N. Ashwood |
Abstract: | Purpose: Accuracy and efficacy of an intra-articular infiltration of corticosteroid and local anesthetic in the symptomatic acromioclavicular joint were studied in 44 patients. Methods: Accuracy of the infiltration was studied using a blind technique with a dynamic fluoroscopic control. Results: Accuracy of the blind infiltration technique was only 50% and the dynamic fluoroscopic technique remains our preferred technique in the clinical setting. On average patients reported a 65% decrease in the intensity of the pain following the injection. At an average follow-up of forty-two months, 59% had undergone surgery, 14% of patients reported more than three months of symptoms relief. Conclusions: Despite the poor long-term results of injecting the acromioclavicular joint, it remains a valuable technique. It has a low cost, minor risks of complications and has high diagnostic value. All but one patients reporting short-term pain relief. Level of Evidence: Level III, case control study. |
Keywords: | acromioclavicular joint corticosteroids intra-articular injection |
Description: | Copyright © 2007 International Journal of Shoulder Surgery |
DOI: | 10.4103/0973-6042.37112 |
Published version: | http://www.internationalshoulderjournal.org/text.asp?2007/1/4/104/37112 |
Appears in Collections: | Aurora harvest 6 Orthopaedics and Trauma publications |
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