Targeting the Sweet Spot: A Systematic Review With Meta-Analysis of Anterior Versus Posterior Glenohumeral Joint Injections for Adhesive Capsulitis.

Hye Chang RhimJason M SchonRaylin XuSean SchowalterJane HaConnie HsuMichael AndrewDavid M RobinsonAdam S TenfordeDaniel H Daneshvar

Published in: Clinical journal of sport medicine : official journal of the Canadian Academy of Sport Medicine (2024)

While pain reduction is similar, the anterior approach may be more beneficial in restoring shoulder external rotation and abduction compared with the posterior approach at 12 weeks. Steroid injection combined with hydrodilatation may further improve pain control when performed with the anterior approach at 12 weeks.

Keyphrases

chronic pain
pain management
neuropathic pain
ultrasound guided
rotator cuff
cancer therapy
spinal cord injury
drug delivery
platelet rich plasma