Shoulder pain Musculoskeletal Diseases Shoulder pain
Conditions
Interventions
1. Methyl prednisolone (40 mg) and lignocaine by local injection
2. Physiotherapy
Sponsors
Arthritis Research Campaign (ARC) (UK)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
All
Inclusion criteria
Inclusion criteria: 1. Males and females over 18 years with a clinical diagnosis of unilateral shoulder pain 2. First consultation with GP for this episode 3. Ability to understand and give informed consent
Exclusion criteria
Exclusion criteria: A history of inflammatory arthritis, polymyalgia rheumatica, or gross structural or neurological abnormality of the shoulder; contraindications to local steroid injection; history or examination leading to a suspicion of potentially serious disease; referred pain from neck or internal organs; clinical findings of ruptured rotator cuff; previous fracture or surgery to shoulder, upper limb, neck, or thorax; previous physical therapy for shoulder pain within the past 12 months; pregnancy or breast feeding.
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| The primary outcome was disability at 6 months measured using a shoulder disability Questionnaire. | — |
Secondary
| Measure | Time frame |
|---|---|
| Secondary outcomes included: participants? global assessment of change compared with baseline; rating of pain severity; impairment of function; severity of main complaint; ranges of movement; co-interventions. | — |
Countries
United Kingdom
Outcome results
None listed