Does hyaluronan improve pain or function following arthroscopic subacromial decompression (ASD) surgery of shoulder ? Results of a level 1 RCT

Conclusion: While both groups showed improved pain and function scores after ASAD, no significant difference was seen between groups receiving placebo or hyaluronan. The intervention is safe but, in this study, has not been shown to improve postoperative pain or function over ASAD alone. Level of evidence: I.

Source: Indian Journal of Orthopaedics - August 11, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Authors: Praveen Sarda David Butt Sherif Elnikety Claire Fitzgerald Steven Corbett Source Type: research