Intra-articular injection of steroids in the early postoperative period does not have an adverse effect on the clinical outcomes and the re-tear rate after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair

ConclusionsIntra-articular corticosteroids injection in the early postoperative period after arthroscopic rotator cuff repair provided satisfactory pain relief and ROM improvement without increasing the re-tear rate or deteriorating clinical outcomes at the 2-year follow-up.Level of evidenceIII.

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Source: Knee Surgery, Sports Traumatology, Arthroscopy - April 11, 2019 Category: Orthopaedics Source Type: research