ARTHROGRAPHY-ASSISTED INTRA-ARTICULAR INJECTION OF STEROIDS IN TREATMENT OF ADHESIVE CAPSULITIS

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  • 1 January 1978
    • journal article
    • research article
    • Vol. 59  (6) , 285-287
Abstract
Following shoulder arthrography to establish the diagnosis of adhesive capsulitis, steroids were injected via the in situ arthrogram needle. Subsequent intra-articular steroids, if needed, were given at the outpatient clinic using landmarks established at the time of arthrography. Out of 18 patients treated, function sufficient to permit resumption of usual work and self-care activities returned to 16. In 11 patients, recovery was associated with painless total shoulder movement rather than a return to glenohumeral motion. This therapy appears preferable to other forms of intra-articular injection and is an alternative to surgery when physical therapy fails.

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