Intrasynovial Injection of Methylprednisolone Acetate in the Treatment of Adhesive Capsulitis of Shoulder: A Retrospective Study

Abstract

This study was done in the Out Patient Department of Rajshahi Medical College Hospital. One
hundred and sixty two patients of different age group and sex, treated by intrasynovial injection
of methylprednisolone acetate were followed up as out patients and were included in the study.
Apart from few side effects almost all patients showed good response in respect to pain and
joint movement with intrasynovial injection. Out of 21 mild diabetic patients, only 3 patients
showed a high level of blood glucose and out of 17 mild hypertensive patients, only 4 patients
showed increase in blood pressure. Twelve patients complained of mild face and ankle oedema
that gradually subsided after cessation of the treatment. Almost all the patients in this study
group were previously treated outside by various types of non-steroidal anti-inflammatory
drugs.

doi: 10.3329/taj.v15i2.3911

TAJ December 2002; Vol.15(2): 71-73