frozen shoulder
Conditions
Interventions
Sponsors
Eligibility
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Age between 40 to 75 years; 2. Frozen shoulder participants; 3. Visual analogue scale (VAS) for shoulder pain was more than 3 points at rest, or more than 6 points during activity; 4. Shoulder lateral elevation is less than 90 degree; 5. Willing to accept random group treatment and follow-up with research protocol; 6. Voluntary participation in the study and signing of informed consent.
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: 1. Complete tendon fracture, shoulder dislocation of shoulder joint, or fracture of humeral head proved by ultrasound or other imaging examination and which is not suitable for conservative treatment; 2. Severe heart, lung, liver or kidney disease; 3. Secondary frozen shoulders caused by trauma, cancer, or autoimmune diseases; 4. Allergic to steroids and nonsteroidal drugs; 5. Participants are unable to cooperate, suffering from mental illness, no self-control, unable to express clearly; 6. Skin infections in the pain area of the shoulder; 7. Participants are taking part in other clinical trials; 8. Other situations do not consider suitable for inclusion by researchers.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Shoulder Joint Function Evaluation Scale Score; | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Visual analogue scale;Shoulder Musculoskeletal Ultrasound Assessment Scale;Thickness of shoulder cartilage;Active range of motion;Pain relief;Number of treatments; | — |
Countries
China
Contacts
Southwest Hospital, Army Medical University