Avoid immobilization
PT
Analgesia
NSAIDs, opioids
Oral steroids
Provide significant short-term benefit in terms of relieving pain and improving ROM
Intra-articular steroids (20-40mg triamcinolone)
Benefits last a few months, possibly up to 6 months
Joint distention
Intra-articular distention with 25-40mL of saline + anesthetic is as effective as IA steroids
NSAIDs, opioids
Provide significant short-term benefit in terms of relieving pain and improving ROM
Benefits last a few months, possibly up to 6 months
Intra-articular distention with 25-40mL of saline + anesthetic is as effective as IA steroids
Adhesive capsulitis
Traumatic/Acute:
Lateral epicondylitis
Shoulder Dislocation
Medial epicondylitis
Anterior shoulder dislocation
Calcific tendinitis
Posterior shoulder dislocation