SynthesisBioMed research international2019
Intra-Articular versus Subacromial Corticosteroid Injection for the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis: A Meta-Analysis and Systematic Review.
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19 citing papers in PubMed, 2 syntheses or guidelines pooled it, 41 citations in OpenAlex.
- Comparison of the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma versus corticosteroid in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis: a systematic review and meta-analysis based on randomized controlled trials.Frontiers in medicine · 2026Pooled it
- Pharmacoacupuncture for the Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review and Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Current pain and headache reports · 2024Pooled it
- Similar short-term outcomes of ultrasound guided posterior intra-articular and anterior extra-articular corticosteroid injection in the treatment of primary frozen shoulder. A randomized controlled, single-blind study.Acta orthopaedica et traumatologica turcica · 2024Trial
- A modified Yoong ultrasound guided injection for hydrodilation of subacromial subdeltoid bursa at the rotator interval for frozen phase of adhesive capsulitis.Scientific reports · 2026Article
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- Frozen shoulder: a narrative review of current treatment concepts and the underlying scientific evidence.Clinics in shoulder and elbow · 2025Article
- What do European shoulder surgeons think of the frozen shoulder? Results of a questionnaire survey among the members of the European Society for Surgery of the Shoulder and the Elbow and a review of the current evidence.EFORT open reviews · 2025Review
- Corticosteroid Injections for Frozen Shoulder: A Global Online Survey of Health Professionals' Current Practice and Opinion.Musculoskeletal care · 2025Article
- Clinical efficacy of manipulation under brachial plexus block anesthesia for primary adhesive capsulitis of shoulder: a retrospective cohort study.Frontiers in surgery · 2025Article
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- Evidence for Combining Conservative Treatments for Adhesive Capsulitis.Ochsner journal · 2024Review
- Trends in Practice Among Shoulder Specialists in the Management of Frozen Shoulder: A Consensus Survey.Orthopaedic journal of sports medicine · 2022Article
- Single-Site Corticosteroid Injection Is as Effective as Multisite Corticosteroid Injection in the Nonsurgical Treatment of Frozen Shoulder: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Randomized Controlled Trials.Arthroscopy, sports medicine, and rehabilitation · 2022Article
- Ultrasound-guided glenohumeral joint injections for shoulder pain in ALS: A case series.Frontiers in neurology · 2022Article
- Optimizing Pain Control and Function in Patients With Adhesive Capsulitis by Choosing the Best Injection Site.Ochsner journal · 2022Article
- Hydrodilatation with corticosteroids is the most effective conservative management for frozen shoulder.Knee surgery, sports traumatology, arthroscopy : official journal of the ESSKA · 2021Review
- Clinical Guidelines in the Management of Frozen Shoulder: An Update!Indian journal of orthopaedics · 2021Review
- Frozen shoulder: overview of clinical presentation and review of the current evidence base for management strategies.Future science OA · 2020Review
- EXTRACORPOREAL SHOCKWAVE THERAPY IN SHOULDER INJURIES: PROSPECTIVE STUDY.Acta ortopedica brasileiraArticle
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Abstract
backgroundAdhesive capsulitis is one of the most well-known causes of pain and stiffness of the shoulder. Corticosteroid injections have been used for many years. However, it is still controversial where corticosteroid should be injected, whether subacromial or intra-articular.
objectiveThe objective of this meta-analysis was to compare the effects of intra-articular (IA) and subacromial (SA) corticosteroid injections for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis. MATERIALS AND
methodsFour foreign databases and two Chinese databases were searched for RCTs and quasi-RCTs involving the comparison of IA and SA corticosteroid injection for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis. The Cochrane risk of bias tool and PEDro score were used to evaluate the quality of the studies. The primary clinical outcomes including VAS, Constant score, ASES score, and ROM were collected. The secondary outcome of corticosteroid-related adverse reactions was also compared between the two groups. The results were evaluated and compared at five time points. Subgroup analyses were performed to further explore the differences between groups.
resultsEight RCTs and one quasi-RCT, involving 512 participants, were identified and included in this meta-analysis. All studies were of low risk of bias and medium-high quality with the PEDro score ≥5 points. The pooled effect showed that there was no significant difference in the primary outcomes between IA injection and SA injection, with an exception of VAS at 2-3 weeks (
conclusionsWhen corticosteroid injection is used to treat adhesive capsulitis, both injection sites can be selected. However, due to the scarcity of related studies, more rigorous trials are needed to confirm the current findings.
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