Corticoid Injection for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome Treatment

• Main Authors: Manh Nguyen Huu (Author), Dung Tran Trung (Author), Thanh Ma Ngoc (Author), Quyet Tran (Author), Trinh Le Khanh (Author), Hanh Tran Thi My (Author), Dat Tran Tien (Author)
• Format: Book
• Published: Global Journal of Medical and Clinical Case Reports - Peertechz Publications, 2017-11-15.
• Subjects: Case Report
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Summary

<p><strong>Objective: </strong>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. <br></p><p><strong>Results: </strong>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 signifi cant with p < 0,05. <br></p><p><strong>Conclusion: </strong>Corticoid to subacromial space results in improving symptoms of pain and functional shoulder joint.</p>

DOI

10.17352/2455-5282.000055