Why the study?
Does hydrodilatation improve pain and functional scores compared to manipulation under anaesthesia in patients with stage II adhesive capsulitis?
Population
36 patients with stage II adhesive capsulitis, mean age 55.2 years, mean duration of symptoms 33.7 weeks.
Comparison
Hydrodilatation vs Manipulation under anaesthesia
Design
RCT, randomised to receive either method
Follow-up
6 months
Authors
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Supports hydrodilatation over manipulation under anaesthesia for stage II adhesive capsulitis; extends randomized evidence for nonoperative management.
Does hydrodilatation improve pain and functional scores compared to manipulation under anaesthesia in patients with stage II adhesive capsulitis?
Hydrodilatation provides significantly better pain relief and functional scores compared to manipulation under anaesthesia for patients with stage II adhesive capsulitis.
Quraishi et al. (2007) studied this question.
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