Comparison of Suprascapular Nerve Block (A Novel Technique) and a Combination of Suprascapular Nerve Block Plus Intra-articular Injection in Chronic Shoulder Pain
Mohammad Ilyas, Dilip Chandar
Citation Information :
Ilyas M, Chandar D. Comparison of Suprascapular Nerve Block (A Novel Technique) and a Combination of Suprascapular Nerve Block Plus Intra-articular Injection in Chronic Shoulder Pain. J Recent Adv Pain 2015; 1 (2):78-82.
Both suprascapular nerve block (SSNB) and intra-articular injection are effective methods for the treatment of chronic shoulder pain. Recently, intra-articular steroid injection (IAI) and SSNB have become popular.
Aims and objectives
To assess and compare the relative effectiveness of a novel technique of SSNB and combined SSNB and IAI steroid on relief of chronic shoulder pain.
Materials and methods
A total of 40 patients were randomized to the two groups. Group A received SSNB by our novel technique, and group B received combined SSNB and IAI. Visual analog scale (VAS) for pain and shoulder pain disability index (SPADI) were assessed before giving the blocks and IAI and at both the follow-up visits, i.e. at 1 and 4 weeks.
Result
Significant improvements were seen in all pain scores and disability in the shoulders in both the groups. Improvements in pain and disability scores were clinically and statistically significant.
Conclusion
Combined IAI and SSNB were found to be better than SSNB alone.
How to cite this article
Chansoria M, Das G, Ilyas M, Singh R, Chandar D, Vyas N. Comparison of Suprascapular Nerve Block (A Novel Technique) and a Combination of Suprascapular Nerve Block Plus Intra-articular Injection in Chronic Shoulder Pain. J Recent Adv Pain 2015;1(2):78-82.
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