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Efficacy of ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle treatment of calcific tendinitis
K Nithin Vignesh1, Adam McDowall, Nicole Simunovic
11 McMaster University, Hamilton, ON, Canada.
Objective:
The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the efficacy of ultrasound-guided needle lavage in treating calcific tendinitis.
Materials And Methods:
Two independent assessors searched medical databases and screened studies for eligibility.
Results:
Eleven articles were included. Heterogeneity among included studies precluded meta-analysis. Results of randomized controlled trials suggested no difference in pain relief between needle lavage and other interventions, but the studies were of low quality.
Conclusion:
Additional high-quality evidence is required to determine the relative efficacy of ultrasound-guided needle lavage in the management of calcific tendinitis of the rotator cuff.
