Rotator Cuff Tendonitis
Conditions
Keywords
Tendonitis, Rotator Cuff, Shoulder, Injection
Brief summary
This study attempts to determine the most accurate route for injection of the subacromial bursa in patients with rotator cuff tendonitis. Typically, in medical practice, one of the routes of injection is used. It has not been determined if one route is superior, or if all routes are equal in delivering medication into the subacromial bursa, which sits on top of the rotator cuff tendons.
Detailed description
Patients with a diagnosis of rotator cuff tendonitis, having failed other non-operative measures, are offered an injection of steroid and local anesthetic to relieve their pain. This is standard treatment. In this study, patients are prospectively randomized to receive their injection by one of the three commonly used routes: anterior, posterior, or lateral. Accuracy of the injection is determined by including a small amount of contrast dye in the injection which will make the injection visible on post-injection radiographs.
Interventions
PROCEDUREInjection of Subacromial Bursa
Injection of steroid and anesthetic to relieve pain
Sponsors
University of California, Davis
Study design
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Intervention model
PARALLEL
Primary purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE (Outcomes Assessor)
Eligibility
Sex/Gender
ALL
Age
18 Years to No maximum
Healthy volunteers
No
Inclusion criteria
* rotator cuff tendinitis
Exclusion criteria
* diabetes * allergy to contrast dye * renal disease * pregnancy * frozen shoulder
Design outcomes
Primary
| Measure | Time frame | Description |
|---|---|---|
| Radiographic e Radiographic Evidence of Successful Subacromial Injection | One-hour post injection | After injection of the subacromial bursa, all patients had two view radiographs performed within one hour to assess the accuracy of the injections |
Countries
United States
Outcome results
None listed