Shoulder Disability Questionnaire Research Articles

Cross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability of the Arabic version of the shoulder disability questionnaire

Cross-cultural adaptation, validity, and reliability of the Arabic version of the shoulder disability questionnaire

Efficacy of Combination Therapy (Hydrodilatation and Subdeltoid Bursa Injection With Corticosteroid, Mobilization, and Physical Therapy) vs Physical Therapy Alone for Treating Frozen Shoulder: A Randomized Single-Blind Controlled Trial, Phase I

ObjectiveTo compare the efficacy of combination therapy (hydrodilatation and subdeltoid bursa injection with corticosteroid, mobilization, and physical therapy [PT]) with that of PT alone for treating frozen shoulder. DesignA prospective, 2-arm parallel, single-blinded, randomized controlled trial. SettingRehabilitation clinic of a private academic hospital. ParticipantsPatients (n=70) with frozen shoulder (freezing stage). InterventionsParticipants (n=35) in the combination group underwent hydrodilatation and subdeltoid bursa injection with corticosteroid twice, mobilization, and usual-care PT for 8 weeks; participants (n=35) in the PT group received only the usual-care PT for 8 weeks. Main Outcome MeasuresThe Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) was the primary outcome measure. The secondary outcome measures were pain scores on a visual analog scale, range of motion (ROM), the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ), quality of life (evaluated using the 36-item Short-Form Health Survey [SF-36]), and self-assessment of the treatment effect. ResultsCompared with the PT group, the combination group had significantly better pain (during activity), SPADI, SDQ, active and passive ROM, and self-assessment scores (all P<.001) as well as scores on some parts of the SF-36 (physical function and bodily pain, P<.05). Between-group differences were significant at the 1-, 2-, 4-, and 6-month follow-ups. ConclusionsA combination of hydrodilatation (with corticosteroid), bursal corticosteroid injection, and joint mobilization with PT was superior to PT alone for treating frozen shoulder, and the effects persisted for at least 6 months.

Pressure pain sensitivity, thermographic changes, function, life and sleep quality in patients with unilateral rotator cuff injury: A case-control study

Introduction-AimThis study aimed to assess pressure pain sensitivity, thermographic changes, functional status, quality of life, and sleep in individuals with unilateral shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tear and compare these parameters with the unaffected side and asymptomatic individuals. Material-methodThirty-two patients with unilateral rotator cuff injury and 32 volunteers without shoulder problems were included. Pain was evaluated using a visual analogue scale, pressure pain sensitivity with a digital algometer, thermographic changes with a thermal camera, upper extremity function through the Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Disability Questionnaire, sleep quality using the Pittsburgh Sleep Quality Index, and quality of life using SF-36. ResultsPressure pain sensitivity of the deltoideus, supraspinatus, and subscapularis muscles in the affected limb was lower than in the unaffected limb (p = 0.027, p = 0.005, p < 0.001). Conversely, pressure sensitivity of the deltoideus, biceps brachii, and subscapularis muscles was higher in the patient group (p = 0.008, p = 0.042, p < 0.001). Furthermore, a decrease in temperature was observed in all patients, except for the trapezius muscles of the affected side (p < 0.05). ConclusionThis study sheds light on altered pressure pain sensitivity and thermographic changes in individuals with unilateral shoulder pain due to rotator cuff tear. Additionally, the study highlights impairments in functional status, quality of life, and sleep in these individuals, emphasizing the broader impact of such injuries. Targeted interventions based on these findings have the potential to enhance overall well-being and functional outcomes for affected individuals. Level of evidenceLevel III, Case-control study, prognosis study.

Does Age Affect the Rate of Spinal Nerve Injury after Selective Neck Dissection? Age as a Prognostic Factor of Spinal Nerve Injury after Selective Neck Dissection.

The objective of this study is to investigate whether age is a significant risk factor for spinal nerve injury following selective neck dissection (SND) in patients with head and neck cancer. A retrospective cohort study was conducted on patients who had undergone SND for head and neck cancer at a tertiary hospital between 2020 and 2022. The primary outcome was the incidence of spinal nerve injury after SND. The secondary outcomes included the types and severity of spinal nerve injury and the impact of age on these outcomes. A total of 78 patients were included in the study and subdivided into two groups. Two shoulder-specific questionnaires (the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) and the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ)) were administered to assess shoulder morbidity postoperatively. Twelve patients showed shoulder impairment following surgery. We divided the sample into two age-based groups; the older group showed a higher rate of SAN injury and the younger group showed a lower rate of improvement over time. This study suggests that age is a significant risk factor for spinal nerve injury following SND in patients with head and neck cancer. Older patients are more likely to experience spinal nerve injury after SND than younger patients. The findings of this study may help in the development of strategies to prevent spinal nerve injury in older patients undergoing SND for head and neck cancer.

Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID), Substantial Clinical Benefit (SCB), and Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) of the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ) in Patients Undergoing Rotator Cuff Repair.

The Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ) is a Patient-Reported Outcome Measure (PROM) applied to evaluate shoulder surgery outcomes. The purpose of this study is to identify the accurate Minimal Clinically Important Difference (MCID), Substantial Clinical Benefit (SCB) and Patient Acceptable Symptom State (PASS) values for the SDQ score. A total of 35 patients (21 women and 16 men, mean age 76.6 ± 3.2 years) were followed up at 6 months postoperatively. To assess the patient's health satisfaction and symptoms, anchor questions were used. The MCID and SCB values of the SDQ score for patients who underwent arthroscopic rotator cuff repair from inception to final follow-up were 40.8 and 55.6, respectively. A change of 40.8 in the SDQ score at 6 months after surgery shows that patients achieved a minimum clinically important improvement in their state of health, and a 55.6 change in the SDQ score reflects a substantial clinically important improvement. The PASS cut-off of the SDQ score at 6 months postoperatively ranged from 22.5 to 25.8. If an SDQ score of 22.5 or more is attained after surgery, the health condition can be recognized as acceptable by the majority of patients. These cut-offs will help with understanding specific patient results and allow clinicians to personally assess patient improvement after rotator cuff repair.

Comparison of corticosteroid injection, physiotherapy and combined treatment for patients with chronic subacromial bursitis – A randomised controlled trial

Objective To investigate whether combination of corticosteroid subdeltoid injections and physiotherapy was more effective than either treatment alone in chronic subacromial bursitis. Design Prospective, three-arm randomised controlled trial. Setting Rehabilitation department of an academic hospital. Subjects Patients with chronic subacromial bursitis. Interventions Patients were divided into corticosteroid injection (N = 36), physiotherapy (N = 40) and combined (N = 35) groups. Two corticosteroid subdeltoid injections in corticosteroid group, 8-week physical therapy emphasising on therapeutic exercise in physiotherapy group, and combined both treatments in combined group. Main outcome measures The primary outcome measures were pain visual analogue scale and Shoulder Pain and Disability Index at 8 weeks after finishing treatment. The secondary outcome measures were active range of motion, Shoulder Disability Questionnaire, Western Ontario Rotator Cuff Index, patient's evaluation of treatment effect, and symptom recurrence. Results Group comparison showed significant statistical difference in shoulder flexion (P < 0.003) and patient's evaluation of treatment effect (P < 0.001). The time and group interactions comparison revealed significant statistical differences in pain score (P < 0.024), external rotation (P < 0.044) and patient's evaluation of treatment effect (P < 0.001). The above statistics were in favour of the corticosteroid and combined groups rather than physiotherapy group. The percentage of recurrence was 36.1, 7.5 and 17.1 in the corticosteroid, physiotherapy and combined groups, respectively (P < 0.001). Conclusion Corticosteroid subdeltoid injection, or combined with physiotherapy, was superior to physiotherapy alone, but the recurrence rate was least in the physiotherapy group.

Ultrasonographic imaging findings of the shoulder in patients with Parkinson disease

BackgroundShoulder disorders, including frozen shoulder, bursitis, and rotator cuff lesions, are common musculoskeletal problems in patients with Parkinson disease (PD). Because musculoskeletal ultrasound (US) can clearly image shoulder joints, we aimed to evaluate shoulder joints using US in patients with PD and healthy participants and correlation between US and PD severity. MethodsThis is a prospective case-control study. 50 patients with PD and 50 healthy subjects from the outpatient department were administered US for bilateral shoulders. For data analysis, we chose the more severely affected side in the PD group for matching with the corresponding shoulder in the control group according to age, sex, and body mass index. Pain and disability were measured using the Visual Analogue Scale (VAS) for pain, Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI), and the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ). ResultsThe PD group had higher VAS pain scores during activity (p = 0.003) and rest (p < 0.001), as well as the SPADI and SDQ scores (p < 0.001). In US findings, biceps long head tendon sheath effusion (p = 0.001), humeral head cortical irregularity (p = 0.012), and abnormality in the supraspinatus tendon (p = 0.003) were significantly greater in the PD group. Intra-group analysis in the PD group demonstrated a significant difference in passive flexion (p = 0.019) and supraspinatus tendinopathy (p = 0.033) on US examination during different disease stages. ConclusionsPatients with PD had more supraspinatus tendinopathy on US findings than control subjects. The lesion was significantly associated with disease severity. Clinical trial numberNCT02702232.

Nocturnal pain in patients with rotator cuff related shoulder pain: A prospective study

IntroductionNocturnal pain is a common complaint in rotator cuff related shoulder pain (RCRSP), and there is no study in literature that has evaluated the relationship between nocturnal pain severity and other evaluation parameters in RCRSP. The objective of the study was to investigate the relationship between the severity of nighttime pain and demographic and clinical data including physical examination findings, magnetic resonance imaging (MRI) findings, disability, kinesiophobia, and quality of life scores in patients diagnosed with RCRSP. Materials and methodsWe assessed 61 patients (52.4% female) using the Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for nighttime and daytime, Shoulder Pain and Disability Questionnaire (SPADI), Tampa Scale of Kinesiophobia (TSK), and Short Form-36 (SF-36). Demographic and clinical data were recorded and rotator cuff specific examinations were performed and documented. RCRSP lesions were evaluated in terms of tendonitis and rupture by MRI. ResultsThe nighttime VAS score was positively correlated with SPADI disability and total scores, and daytime VAS score, and negatively correlated with SF-36 physical function subscale. The nighttime VAS score was associated with presence of calcific tendonitis in supraspinatus, infraspinatus tendinosis, and subscapularis tendinosis. On multivariate analysis with a linear regression model, presence of subscapularis tendinosis was an independent predictor of nighttime VAS score. In shoulder clinical tests, the nighttime VAS score correlated with only Neer test positivity. ConclusionsOur results suggest that there is a relationship between nocturnal pain severity and disability. Presence of subscapularis tendinosis appears to be a predictor of nocturnal pain severity. Additionally, patients with positive Neer test may experience more nocturnal pain.

Subakromiyal Sıkışma Sendromlu Hastalarda Yaşam Kalitesinin Değerlendirilmesi

Background: Evaluating the quality of life patients with subacromial impingement syndrome is important for further treatments Aim: The aim of the study was to evaluate simultaneously the quality of life with subacromial impingement syndrome using different parameters in a single model. Material and Methods: Ninety patients diagnosed subacromial impingement syndrome were included in the study. Mental component score and physical component score were measured using SF-36 in the assesment of the quality of life and different scores were evaluated. The indirect and direct effects of these tests on the quality of life were examined in a single model using the structural equation modelling. Results: The most total effect on physical component score was Shoulder Disability Questionnaire and the Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder and Hand Score, Visual Analog Score had the least total effect on physical component score. Considering the results of mental component score, the total most effect was VAS had the the minimum total effect. Conclusion: The quality of life of the patients with subacromial impingement syndrom give more detailed informations when analysing the scores dependently. Evaluating the quality of life of subacromial impingement syndrome, using different measures of patients dependently will provide a more detailed research opportunity. If the patient quality of life evaluation is done in detail, it will facilitate the selection of appropriate treatment.

Comparison of the corticosteroid injection and hyaluronate in the treatment of chronic subacromial bursitis: A randomized controlled trial

Objective: To analyse the effectiveness of corticosteroid (CS) and hyaluronic acid (HA) subacromial – subdeltoid (SASD) injection compared with normal saline (NS) in patients with chronic subacromial bursitis (CSB). Design: A prospective three-arm double-blinded randomised controlled trial. Setting: Rehabilitation department of two teaching hospitals. Subjects: Patients with CSB (N = 186) divided into CS (N = 68), HA (N = 60), and NS (N = 58) groups. Interventions: Three SASD injections under ultrasound guidance: group A, 20 mg of triamcinolone; group B, 2.5 mL of HA; and group C, 2.5 mL of NS. Outcome measures: The primary outcome measures were the pain visual analogue scale (VAS) score at eight weeks. The secondary outcomes were scores on the Shoulder Pain and Disability Index (SPADI) and Shoulder Disability Questionnaire. Results: At eight weeks, the pain VAS scores during activity were 2.56 ± 2.29, 3.65 ± 2.50, and 4.71 ± 2.83 in the CS, HA, and NS groups, respectively (CS vs NS, P < 0.001; HA vs NS, P = 0.013; CS vs HA, P = 0.010). SPADI scores were 40.83 ± 21.75, 36.92 ± 22.78, and 33.35 ± 23.38 in the CS, HA, and NS groups, respectively (CS vs NS, P < 0.001; HA vs NS, P = 0.197; CS vs HA, P = 0.004). Conclusion: Ultrasound-guided corticosteroid injection into the subacromial – subdeltoid bursa was proven to be effective and superior to hyaluronic acid and normal saline injection for treating CSB. Hyaluronic acid injection was only marginally more effective than normal saline injection. Trial Registration: ClinicalTrials.gov: NCT02702206

Therapeutic efficacy of low-dose steroid combined with hyaluronidase in ultrasonography-guided intra-articular injections into the shoulder for adhesive capsulitis.

PurposeThe purpose of this study was to compare the efficacy of low-dose steroid, high-dose steroid, and low-dose steroid combined with hyaluronidase with respect to intra-articular injection therapy for adhesive capsulitis (AC) of the shoulder.MethodsThirty patients with primary AC in the initial stage were randomly assigned into three groups to receive ultrasound-guided intra-articular injections with 20 mg of triamcinolone acetonide (group A, n=10), 40 mg of triamcinolone acetonide (group B, n=10) and 20 mg of triamcinolone acetonide combined with hyaluronidase (group C, n=10). The outcome measures included a visual analogue scale (VAS), the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ), abduction and external rotation range of motion, and intra-sheath fluid (ISF) before treatment and at 2, 4, 8, and 16 weeks after treatment.ResultsAmong the 30 patients, one participant in group B dropped out; therefore, a total of 29 patients completed this study and were successfully injected. After the injection, the VAS, SDQ, range of flexion and external rotation, and ISF improved in all groups compared with the pre-injection status, regardless of treatment or time point. In the comparison between groups, the SDQ and ISF showed significantly greater improvements in groups B and C than in group A.ConclusionThe therapeutic efficacy of combined low-dose corticosteroid and hyaluronidase is superior to that of low-dose corticosteroid and equivalent to that of high-dose corticosteroid in early AC.

Focused, radial and combined shock wave therapy in treatment of calcific shoulder tendinopathy

ABSTRACT Objective: The aim of this work is to compare the clinical, functional, and ultrasonographic outcomes of focused, radial, and combined extracorporeal shock-wave therapy (ESWT) in the treatment of calcific shoulder tendinopathy. Methods: we enrolled 45 patients with calcific shoulder tendinopathy, their ages ranged from 30 to 68 (50.93 ± 9.44) years, classified according to the line of treatment into three groups, all received four sessions of ESWT 1 week apart. Group I: 15 patients received focused shock waves (F-SW) 1500 shocks. Group II: 15 patients received radial shock waves (R-SW) 2000 shocks. Group III: 15 patients received combined focused and radial shock waves (C-SW). All patients were evaluated by musculoskeletal ultrasound (MSK US) before treatment, at 1 week and at 3 months after the last session. Results: In the three studied groups, there was a significant improvement in shoulder pain, active range of motion (ROM), and shoulder function by shoulder disability questionnaire (SDQ) at 1 week after the end of treatment and after 3 months follow up. Moreover, there was a significant sonographic reduction in calcification size in the three groups. At the end of the study, the best improvement as regards a decrease of calcification size was obtained in group III when compared with group I and group II. Conclusion: These results demonstrated clinical, functional, and sonographic improvement in all groups. The best therapy in calcific shoulder tendinopathy appears to be combined focused and radial ESWT compared to interventions alone. Level 1 Evidence Randomized control study.

Does Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous Flap Cause the Shoulder Morbidity: A Clinical Comparative Study.

The aim was to compare the morbidity of shoulder function following modified radical neck dissection with and without Pectoralis Major Myocutaneous muscle flap (PMMC) harvest in head and neck cancer patient to determine the effect of PMMC flap harvest on shoulder function and also to determine the effect of physiotherapy. Materials and methods: Prospective study involving two groups study group of 20 patients with MRND, with PMMC flap reconstruction as part of head and neck cancer surgery and control group of 20 patients who had undergone MRND(IJV & SAN sparing) without PMMC flap in same period were included. All patients were assessed at 3rd and 6th month following completion of surgery using subjective (Shoulder Disability Questionnaire) and objective (goniometer and manual muscle testing) parameters. 40 patients were included in the study, 33 (82.5%) male and 7 (17.5%) female with a mean age of 49years with stage III/IV carcinoma In Group-1 and Group-2 the shoulder disability decreased significantly after physiotherapy intervention and also at 6thmonth postoperatively both groups showed improvements in shoulder range of motion and muscle strength. Harvesting of PMMC flap does not intensify the morbidity of shoulder which is common in RND and during MRND. A regimen of home-based exercises and patient education are effective tools to reduce shoulder disability and improving shoulder function.

Cross-cultural adaptation, reliability, and validity of the Italian version of the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire

BackgroundThe Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ) demonstrated promising psychometric properties, but currently there is no evidence of an Italian version. ObjectiveTo cross-culturally adapt the Italian version of the SDQ (SDQ-I) and to explore its psychometric properties in patients with non-specific shoulder pain (SP). MethodsThe SDQ-I was translated according to international guidelines and administered to 105 patients with SP. The SDQ-I scores were compared with Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand Questionnaire (DASH), Numerical Pain Rating Scale (NPRS), and 36-item Short Form Health Survey (SF-36). Structural validity (Exploratory Factor Analysis [EFA]), internal consistency (Cronbach's alpha), test-retest reliability (Intraclass Correlation Coefficient [ICC]), measurement error (Standard Error of the Measurement [SEM], Minimal Detectable Change [MDC]), and construct validity (hypothesis testing with correlation of the DASH, NPRS, and SF-36) were explored. ResultsThe EFA identified two subscales (activity and participation-psychosocial factors). The internal consistency was supported for activity (α = 0.78), but not for participation-psychosocial subscales (α = 0.45). Both subscales demonstrated high test-retest reliability (ICC = 0.97 [95%CI = 0.96–0.98] and ICC = 0.95 [95%CI = 0.93–0.97]), a SEM of 5.8% and 7.0%, and a MDC of 15% and 19% for the first and second subscale, respectively. Construct validity was satisfactory, as >75% of the expected correlations were met for each subscale. ConclusionsThe SDQ-I was successfully cross-cultural adapted into Italian and proved to be valid for patients with non-specific SP, but its reliability should be further assessed, as internal consistency of the participation-psychosocial subscale showed some psychometric flaws. Further research is needed to refine the instrument.

Comparison of the Effectiveness of Platelet-Rich Plasma, Corticosteroid, and Physical Therapy in Subacromial Impingement Syndrome.

This study aims to investigate and compare the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injection, corticosteroid injection, and physical therapy in addition to exercise treatment on pain, shoulder functions, and quality of life in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome (SAIS). Ninety patients (37 males, 53 females; mean age 48.99 years; range, 33 to 60 years) who were diagnosed as Stage 2 SAIS were included in the study. Patients were randomized into three groups. PRP injection was administered into the subacromial space of the affected shoulder in group 1, corticosteroid injection was administered in the subacromial joint space in group 2, and 10 sessions of physical therapy were given in group 3 five times weekly including transcutaneous electrical nerve stimulation, ultrasound, and hot packs. Moreover, an exercise program was administered in all groups. Visual Analog Scale (VAS) was used to determine the resting and moving shoulder pain; while the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire, Quick Disabilities of the Arm, Shoulder, and Hand (QuickDASH) questionnaire, and the University of California, Los Angeles Shoulder Rating Scale (UCLA SRS) were used to evaluate the functionality of patients. Quality of life was analyzed using a generic Short Form 36 (SF-36). All scores improved in all three groups compared with the period before treatment. Comparison of the groups showed higher scores in group 1 compared to groups 2 and 3 at week eight on QuickDASH, UCLA SRS, VAS at rest and during activity, and SF-36 pain subgroup scores. All three treatment modalities were effective in the treatment of SAIS. However, we suggest that the inexpensive and noninvasive methods of physical therapy and exercise should be the first preferred treatment in SAIS owing to causing no adverse events.

Robotic-Assisted Shoulder Rehabilitation Therapy Effectively Improved Poststroke Hemiplegic Shoulder Pain: A Randomized Controlled Trial

ObjectiveThe purpose of this study was to investigate the therapeutic effects of a newly developed shoulder robot on poststroke hemiplegic shoulder pain. DesignProspective, single-blind randomized controlled trial. SettingInpatient department of a tertiary university hospital. ParticipantsHemiplegic shoulder pain patients (N=38) were consecutively recruited and randomly assigned to an intervention or control group. InterventionsA newly developed robot was designed to perform joint mobilization and stretching exercises with patients lying in the supine position. Conventional physical therapy directed at both improving upper extremity mechanics and reducing neurologic injury was performed twice per day in both groups. In the intervention group, additional robotic-assisted shoulder rehabilitation therapy was administered for 30 minutes per day, 5 times per week for 4 weeks. Main Outcome MeasuresThe visual analog scale was the primary outcome, and the pain-free passive range of motion of the shoulder joint, the Korean version of the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire, and ultrasonographic grades were the secondary outcomes. The outcomes were evaluated at baseline (T0), postintervention (T1), and a 4-week follow-up (T2). ResultsSignificant time and group interaction effects were found on the visual analog scale, in the abduction passive range of motion, and on the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (F2,33=16.384, P=.002; F2,33=10.609, P=.012; F2,33=32.650, P=.008, respectively). Significantly higher improvements in these outcome measures were observed in the intervention group than in the control group at T1 after post hoc analysis (P<0.05, all). These improvements were sustained at T2 when the intervention group was compared with the control group (P<.05, all). ConclusionsA prototype shoulder rehabilitation robot as an adjuvant therapy improves hemiplegic shoulder pain and self-reported shoulder-related disability.

Efficacy of therapeutic ultrasound in treatment of adhesive capsulitis: A prospective double blind placebo-controlled randomized trial.

In treatment of adhesive capsulitis, deep heating agents have been shown to have positive effects on pain and function. To evaluate if addition of ultrasound used in treatment of adhesive capsulitis will provide additional benefits. Thirty patients with adhesive capsulitis were included in a prospective, double-blind, randomized controlled trial. Hotpack, TENS (Transcutaneus Electrical Nerve Stimulation), exercise and active ultrasound therapies were applied to the first group (n= 15), whereas sham ultrasound was applied to the second group (n= 15) in addition to hotpack, TENS and exercise. The patients were evaluated using joint range of motion, UCLA shoulder scale and Shoulder Disability Questionnaire scales at baseline and at 6th and 24th weeks post-treatment. When pain and the clinical and functional parameters were compared in both groups, significant improvement was found compared to baseline (p< 0.001). At week 24, no difference was found in terms of pain at rest, but all other parameters were improved compared to week 6. When the groups were compared, no difference was found in any comparison between 6th and 24th week (p> 0.05). Adding ultrasound treatment to a combination of physical therapy modalities did not provide any additional benefits for the treatment of adhesive capsulitis.

Ultrasound-guided injection of platelet rich plasma versus corticosteroid for treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy: Effect on shoulder pain, disability, range of motion and ultrasonographic findings

Aim of the workTo compare the efficacy of ultrasound-guided platelet rich plasma (PRP) versus corticosteroid injection for treatment of rotator cuff tendinopathy (RCT). Patients and methodsThirty patients with RCT of the shoulder were randomly divided into 2 equal groups (15 each) treated by subacromial subdeltoid ultrasound-guided injection of PRP (group I) or corticosteroid (group II). Patients were evaluated using visual analogue scale (VAS) for pain, functionally assessed using the Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ) and range of motion (ROM) determined before and 8 weeks after injection. Ultrasonographic findings of the patients were also reported. ResultsPatients mean age was comparable between both groups (group I: 46.8 ± 10.6 and group II: 41.5 ± 12.5 years). The VAS at basline in group I (8.3 ± 1.1) and II (8.1 ± 1.2) significantly improved after injection (2.3 ± 1.4 and 2.3 ± 1.3; p = 0.0008 and p = 0.0009 respectively). The SDQ significantly improved in group I (90.3 ± 9.5 to 24.3 ± 5; p = 0.0009) and group II (89.3 ± 7.3 to 23.3 ± 6.2; p = 0.0007) after injection. There was a significant improvement in both groups after injection regarding the ROM (flexion, abduction, extension, internal and external rotation). There was a significant improvement in the frequency of tendinitis/bursitis in group II (66.6%) vs group I (50%) (p = 0.0008) while the improvement in the tear and effusion was higher in group I (66% and 60%) compared to group II (28.5% and 50%; p = 0.0005 and p = 0.001 respectively). ConclusionsBoth PRP and corticosteroid injections were effective in the treatment of RCT. PRP is a safe and good alternative to corticosteroid injection that promotes healing and decreases inflammation. Ultrasound-guided injection may increase the efficacy.

Effectiveness of Shortwave Diathermy for Subacromial Impingement Syndrome and Value of Night Pain for Patient Selection: A Double-Blinded, Randomized, Placebo-Controlled Trial.

The aim of this study was to investigate the effectiveness of short wave diathermy (SWD) in patients with subacromial impingement syndrome. In this double-blinded, randomized, placebo-controlled trial, 57 patients (aged 35-65 yrs) were classified into night pain positive (NP[+]) (n = 28) and night pain negative (NP[-]) (n = 29) groups. Both groups were randomly assigned to SWD (NP[+], n = 14; NP[-], n = 14) and sham (NP[+], n = 15; NP[-], n = 14) subgroups. Visual analog scale, Constant-Murley Scale (CS), and Shoulder Disability Questionnaire (SDQ) scores were used for evaluation. There was only a significant difference in pain with activity at 1-mo (mean difference [MD], -1.65; 95% confidence interval, -3.01 to -0.28]) and 2-mo evaluations (MD, -2.1; 95% confidence interval, -3.51 to -0.69) between SWD versus sham groups. In the NP(+) SWD group, the CS pain score was significantly higher than in the NP(+) sham group at all evaluations after treatment. At 1 mo, the NP(-) SWD group showed significantly better pain, strength, total CS, and SDQ scores than the NP(-) sham group. At 2 mos, the pain, range of motion, strength, and total CS and SDQ scores were better in the NP(-) SWD group than in the NP(-) sham group (P < 0.05). Short wave diathermy is more effective in subacromial impingement syndrome without NP.

Efficacy of peloidotherapy alone or in combination with hydrotherapy in osteoartritis

Aim of this study was to evaluate the efficacy of combined hydrotherapy and peloidotherapy compared to peloidotherapy alone in the treatment of patients with osteoarthritis. In this observational retrospective study 873 patients records who were undertaken balneolojical treatment at the Medical Ecology and Hydroclimatology Department of Istanbul Faculty of Medicine, were analysed. The diagnoses were 175 generalized OA, 338 knee OA, 44 hip OA, 138 hand OA, 59 cervical OA, 67 lomber OA and 11 foot ankle OA. In total 606 patients given ten treatment sessions of hydrotherapy (tap water, 37 °C) and peloidotherapy(42-43 °C) for 2 weeks, 5 days per week. In total 226 patients also given same treatment protocol except hydrotherapy. Evaluations were done before and after treatment by pain intensity (visual analog scale, VAS), patient's general evaluation (VAS), physician's general evaluation (VAS), Health Assessment Questionnaire (HAQ), Lequesne's Functional Index (LFI), Western Ontario and McMaster Universities Index(WOMAC), Waddell Index (WI), Cervical Disability and Pain Scale (CDPS), Shoulder Disability Questionnaire(SDQ). At the end of the combination therapy significant improvements have been found in all assessments.