Prolotherapy in chronic supraspinatus tendonitis

Authors

  • Marcelo de Pinho Teixeira Alves Médico Ortopedista, Mestre em Ciências Médicas; Hospital Dr. José Maria Grande, Portalegre, Portugal
  • Stephen G Cavallino Médico Emergencista; European School of Prolotherapy, Ferrara, Italy

Keywords:

prolotherapy, supraspinatus tendonitis, shoulder pain, shoulder tendonitis

Abstract

Background: Supraspinatus tendonitis is a common cause of chronic shoulder pain and disability. Among the various types of treatment, prolotherapy has emerged as a non-surgical option.
Methods: Prolotherapy consists of the injection of a solution containing dextrose, saline solution and a local anesthetic. The authors present a series of 10 patients with chronic supraspinatus tendonitis, treated by only one session of prolo-therapy. The visual analogic pain scale (VAS) and the shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) were used to evaluate the patients before and after the treatment.
Results: Pain as measured by the VAS was improved as well as disability as seen in SPADI scores.
Conclusion: The authors observed that only one session of the injection treatment can actually improve pain and disability inflicted by this condition. Prolotherapy can be used as a non-surgical option in the treatment of chronic supraspinatus tendonitis.

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Published

2021-05-15

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In Press

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