Hydrodilatation With Corticosteroid for the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis: A Systematic Review

ConclusionCombining hydrodilatation with corticosteroid injection potentially expedites recovery of pain-free ROM. The greatest benefit is experienced within the first 3 months of intervention. Differences in hydrodilatation techniques, inclusion of capsular preservation, anatomical approach, and length of symptoms may explain the variability in efficacy demonstrated. Further trials using larger sample sizes, better anatomical approaches, image guidance, and hydrodilatation techniques are required to determine the true nature of benefits of hydrodilatation with corticosteroid injection.Level of EvidenceII
Source: PMandR - Category: Rehabilitation Source Type: research