Shoulder

• September 12, 2025

  What is the evidence for extracorporeal shock-wave therapy on pain reduction in patients with various tendinopathies?

  Majidi L, Khateri S, Nikbakht N, Moradi Y, Nikoo MR. The effect of extracorporeal shock-wave therapy on pain in patients with various tendinopathies: a systematic review and meta-analysis of randomized control trials. BMC Sports Sci Med Rehabil. 2024 Apr 24;16(1):93. doi: 10.1186/s13102-024-00884-8. PMID: 38659004; PMCID: PMC11041007.
• September 3, 2025

  What is the evidence for electrical bone stimulation for healing, pain management, and functional improvement in patients with fractures?

  Aleem IS, Aleem I, Evaniew N, Busse JW, Yaszemski M, Agarwal A, Einhorn T, Bhandari M. Efficacy of Electrical Stimulators for Bone Healing: A Meta-Analysis of Randomized Sham-Controlled Trials. Sci Rep. 2016 Aug 19;6:31724. doi: 10.1038/srep31724. PMID: 27539550; PMCID: PMC4990885.
• August 20, 2025

  What is the evidence for suprascapular nerve blocks in patients with chronic shoulder pain for pain reduction and functional improvement?

  Yang F, Li X, Wang J, Gao Q, Pan M, Duan Z, Ren C, Guo P, Zhang Y. Efficacy of different analgesic strategies combined with conventional physiotherapy program for treating chronic shoulder pain: a systematic review and network meta-analysis. J Orthop Surg Res. 2024 Sep 6;19(1):544. doi: 10.1186/s13018-024-05037-8. PMID: 39238008; PMCID: PMC11378570.
• August 19, 2025

  What is the evidence for viscosupplementation injections of hyaluronic acid to reduce pain in patients with osteoarthritis of the shoulder?

  Familiari F, Ammendolia A, Rupp MC, Russo R, Pujia A, Montalcini T, Marotta N, Mercurio M, Galasso O, Millett PJ, Gasparini G, de Sire A. Efficacy of intra-articular injections of hyaluronic acid in patients with glenohumeral joint osteoarthritis: A systematic review and meta-analysis. J Orthop Res. 2023 Nov;41(11):2345-2358. doi: 10.1002/jor.25648. Epub 2023 Jun 26. PMID: 37314198.
• October 6, 2018

  What is the evidence for IV Ketamine infusion for complex regional pain syndrome?

  Zhao J, Wang Y, Wang D. The Effect of Ketamine Infusion in the Treatment of Complex Regional Pain Syndrome: a Systemic Review and Meta-analysis. Curt Pain Headache Rep. 2018 Feb 5;22(2):12. doi: 10.1007/s11916-018-0664-x. Review. PubMed PMID: 29404715.
• November 30, 2014

  What is the evidence for PRP injection for the treatment of soft tissue injuries?

  Moraes, V. Y., M. Lenza, M. J. Tamaoki, F. Faloppa and J. C. Belloti (2014). "Platelet-rich therapies for musculoskeletal soft tissue injuries." Cochrane Database Syst Rev 4: CD010071.
• November 30, 2014

  What is the evidence for trigger point injections for myofascial pain?

  Scott, N. A., B. Guo, P. M. Barton and R. D. Gerwin (2009). "Trigger point injections for chronic non-malignant musculoskeletal pain: a systematic review." Pain Med 10(1): 54-69.
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for EDTA in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome?

  Van Der Sande, R., et al. (2013). "Subacromial impingement syndrome: Effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid, or other injections: A systematic review." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 94(5): 961-976.
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for tenoxicam injections in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome?

  Van Der Sande, R., et al. (2013). "Subacromial impingement syndrome: Effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid, or other injections: A systematic review." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 94(5): 961-976.
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for corticosteroid injections in the treatment of rotator cuff pathology?

  Koester, M. C., et al. (2007). "The efficacy of subacromial corticosteroid injection in the treatment of rotator cuff disease: A systematic review." Journal of the American Academy of Orthopaedic Surgeons 15(1): 3-11.
• August 5, 2014

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

  Gross, C., et al. (2013). "Glenohumeral Joint Injections: A Review." Sports Health 5(2): 153-159.
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for viscosupplementation in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis?

  Maund, E., et al. (2012). "Management of frozen shoulder: A systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis." Health Technology Assessment 16(11): i-xvi+1-243.
• August 5, 2014

  What is the evidence for ultrasound guided injection for the treatment of shoulder pathology?

  Sage, W., et al. (2013). "The clinical and functional outcomes of ultrasound-guided vs landmark-guided injections for adults with shoulder pathology-a systematic review and meta-analysis." Rheumatology 52(4): 743-751.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for topical nitroglycerin (Nitro Patch) in the treatment of rotator cuff pathology?

  Challoumas D, Kirwan PD, Borysov D, Clifford C, McLean M, Millar NL. Topical glyceryl trinitrate for the treatment of tendinopathies: a systematic review. Br J Sports Med. 2019 Feb;53(4):251-262. doi: 10.1136/bjsports-2018-099552. Epub 2018 Oct 9. PMID: 30301735; PMCID: PMC6362607.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for extracorporeal shock-wave therapy in the treatment of rotator cuff pathology?

  Huisstede, B. M., et al. (2011). "Evidence for effectiveness of Extracorporal Shock-Wave Therapy (ESWT) to treat calcific and non-calcific rotator cuff tendinosis--a systematic review." Man Ther 16(5): 419-433.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for polyunsaturated fatty acids and antioxidants in the treatment of rotator cuff pathology?

  Lewis, J. S. and F. M. Sandford (2009). "Rotator cuff tendinopathy: is there a role for polyunsaturated Fatty acids and antioxidants?" J Hand Ther 22(1): 49-55; quiz 56.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for therapeutic exercise in the treatment of rotator cuff pathology?

  Littlewood, C., et al. (2012). "Exercise for rotator cuff tendinopathy: A systematic review." Physiotherapy 98(2): 101-109.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for manual and manipulative therapy in the treatment of a rotator cuff pathology?

  Brantingham, J. W., et al. (2011). "Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain and disorders: expansion of a systematic review." J Manipulative Physiol Ther 34(5): 314-346.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for nutritional supplementation in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the knee?

  Lopez, H. L. (2012). "Nutritional interventions to prevent and treat osteoarthritis. Part II: focus on micronutrients and supportive nutraceuticals." PM R 4(5 Suppl): S155-68.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for exercise therapy in the treatment of shoulder pain?

  Hagen, K. B., et al. (2012). "Exercise therapy for bone and muscle health: an overview of systematic reviews." BMC Med 10: 167.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for manual and manipulative therapy in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the shoulder?

  Brantingham, J. W., et al. (2011). "Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain and disorders: expansion of a systematic review." J Manipulative Physiol Ther 34(5): 314-346.
• July 25, 2014

  What is the evidence for acupuncture in the treatment of osteoarthritis of the shoulder?

  Vickers, A. J., et al. (2012). "Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis." Archives of Internal Medicine 172(19): 1444-1453.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for manual and manipulative therapy in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis?

  Brantingham, J. W., et al. (2011). "Manipulative therapy for shoulder pain and disorders: expansion of a systematic review." J Manipulative Physiol Ther 34(5): 314-346.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for acupuncture in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis?

  Maund, E., et al. (2012). "Management of frozen shoulder: A systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis." Health Technology Assessment 16(11): i-xvi+1-243.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for physiotherapy in the treatment of adhesive capsulitis?

  Maund, E., et al. (2012). "Management of frozen shoulder: A systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis." Health Technology Assessment 16(11): i-xvi+1-243.
• July 24, 2014

  What is the evidence for botulinum toxin is the treatment of shoulder pain?

  Singh Jasvinder, A. and M. Fitzgerald Patrick (2010) Botulinum toxin for shoulder pain. Cochrane Database of Systematic Reviews DOI: 10.1002/14651858.CD008271.pub2
• July 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for corticosteroid injections in the treatment of subacromial impingement syndrome?

  Van Der Sande, R., et al. (2013). "Subacromial impingement syndrome: Effectiveness of pharmaceutical interventions-nonsteroidal anti-inflammatory drugs, corticosteroid, or other injections: A systematic review." Archives of Physical Medicine and Rehabilitation 94(5): 961-976.
• July 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for corticosteroid injections in treating adhesive capsulitis?

  Maund, E., et al. (2012). "Management of frozen shoulder: A systematic review and cost-effectiveness analysis." Health Technology Assessment 16(11): i-xvi+1-243.
• July 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for land-based exercise in treating osteoarthritis of the shoulder?

  Hagen, K. B., et al. (2012). "Exercise therapy for bone and muscle health: an overview of systematic reviews." BMC Med 10: 167.
• July 21, 2014

  What is the evidence for acupuncture in treating rotator cuff issues?

  Vickers, A. J., et al. (2012). "Acupuncture for Chronic Pain Individual Patient Data Meta-analysis." Archives of Internal Medicine 172(19): 1444-1453.