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What is the evidence for corticosteroid injections in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the shoulder?

Summary

Patient Population:

There was no information on patient population provided.

Intervention:

The authors provide a short background section regarding corticosteroids and the properties of each.

Comparison:

The authors did not identify any level 1 or 2 studies examining the use of corticosteroid injections for the treatment of glenohumeral OA.

Outcome:

Insufficient evidence is available for or against the use of corticosteroids in treating osteoarthritis of the shoulder.

Guideline Recommendations

Source Recommendation
NICE 2014 Adjunct Therapy
AAOS 2009 Inconclusive
ACOEM 2011 Insufficient

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