Efficacy of ultrasound-guided percutaneous needle treatment of calcific tendinitis.
systematic_review · Level I
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Abstract
The purpose of this study was to conduct a systematic review of the efficacy of ultrasound-guided needle lavage in treating calcific tendinitis. Two independent assessors searched medical databases and screened studies for eligibility. 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. 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.
Medical subject headings
- Calcinosis
- Tendinopathy
- Therapeutic Irrigation
- Ultrasonography, Interventional