Abstract

OBJECTIVE: Adhesive capsulitis or frozen shoulder is a common condition that presents with pain and progressive limitation of both active and passive shoulder movements. In this study, we investigate the efcacy of intraarticular steroid injection in case of frozen shoulder. Material & Methods: Study is done on 32 patients of frozen shoulder attended Orthopedic OPD at Jhalawar Medical college, Jhalawar from July 2018 to June 2019. Intra-articular injection of steroid (methyl prednisolone acetate 80 mg) given & results analyzed. RESULTS: Patient follow up done every 2 weeks after giving Intraarticular steroid & advised to exercise of shoulder. Improvement in shoulder pain & movement of shoulder analyzed & recorded up to 12 – 24 weeks. CONCLUSION: Intraarticular injection for frozen shoulder is good, safe & efcient method. For better result corticosteroid injection is given in the early stages when pain is the predominant presentation.

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