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Study aim
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The aim of this study is evaluating the comparative efficacy and safety of intraarticular space injections of low MW hyaluronic acid and physiotherapy in the shoulder Tendinopathy.
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Design
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Two parallel proup with randomization performed by computer.not blinded and consists of 56 patients.
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Settings and conduct
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This study is a randomized, multifaceted, not blind clinical trial
The study was performed at Imam Reza Hospital and patients were referred to the hospital again.
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Participants/Inclusion and exclusion criteria
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Admission: Adults with shoulder tendonitis who are under 65 years of age.
Patients with shoulder tendonitis who have had at least 6 weeks and a maximum of three months since the onset of the disease.
Lack of entry conditions: Patients with complete tendon rupture diagnosed with MRI.
They had a corticosteroid injection less than 3 months ago.
Patients with rheumatoid arthritis, multiple sclerosis, ankylosing spondylitis, chemotherapy, fractures and radicular pain in the neck and pregnant women.
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Intervention groups
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If patients were not barred from injecting hyaluronic acid, they were divided using a table of codes and received one group of intramuscular injections of low molecular weight hyaluronic acid (500-700 kDa) and the other group received physical therapy.
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Main outcome variables
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Visual Analogue Scale (VAS Score) in three night modes, during activity and rest, Range of Motion (ROM) including Flexion, Extension, Adduction, Abduction, Internal Rotation and External Rotation, Hand Disability Questionnaire, Arm And the shoulder (DASH) and the Qol-bref quality of life questionnaire.