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01-02-2015 | Original Paper

Nonoperative treatment of frozen shoulder: oral glucocorticoids

Authors: Nazan Canbulat, Ilker Eren, Ata Can Atalar, Mehmet Demirhan, Sule Meral Eren, Ayla Ucak

Published in: International Orthopaedics | Issue 2/2015

Abstract

Purpose

The aim of this study was to report our results of glucocorticoid therapy combined with pregabalin and a home exercise program in patients with frozen shoulder.

Methods

Thirty-three patients (seven males, 26 females; mean age 52, range 43–71) diagnosed with primary idiopathic frozen shoulder were included in the study. Secondary causes and systemic diseases related to frozen shoulder were excluded. Administration of 0.5 mg/kg/day methylprednisolone was halved each week and ceased at the end of first month. Pregabalin, paracetamol and proton pump inhibitor was also included in the treatment. Physical therapy as a home program was initiated as the pain subsided. Patients were evaluated using the Constant, DASH and ASES scores in the sixth week and first year. Pain was evaluated with VAS and range of motion at each visit.

Results

Patients were followed up for an average period of 21 months (range 12–37). No adverse effect related to glucocorticoid therapy was observed during the treatment. The DASH, ASES and Constant scores improved significantly in the sixth week and first year (p > 0.05). Average range of motion and pain improved significantly every week until full recovery (p > 0.05).

Conclusion

Glucocorticoid therapy combined with pregabalin and a home exercise program is an effective treatment in the first stage of frozen shoulder.

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Title: Nonoperative treatment of frozen shoulder: oral glucocorticoids
Authors: Nazan Canbulat
Ilker Eren
Ata Can Atalar
Mehmet Demirhan
Sule Meral Eren
Ayla Ucak
Publication date: 01-02-2015
Publisher: Springer Berlin Heidelberg
Published in: International Orthopaedics / Issue 2/2015
Print ISSN: 0341-2695
Electronic ISSN: 1432-5195
DOI: https://doi.org/10.1007/s00264-014-2650-1

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Nonoperative treatment of frozen shoulder: oral glucocorticoids

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

Keynote webinar | Spotlight on medication adherence

Springer Medicine

Abstract

Purpose

Methods

Results

Conclusion

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