The application of sonography in shoulder pain evaluation and injection treatment after stroke: a systematic review

[Purpose] This review article is designed to expose the application of sonography in shoulder pain after stroke. [Methods] A range of databases was searched to identify articles that address sonography examination, with or without ultrasound guided corticosteroid injection for hemiplegic shoulder pa...

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Published in:Journal of Physical Therapy Science 2015, Vol.27(9), pp.3007-3010
Main Authors: Tao, Wu, Fu, Yu, Hai-xin, Song, Yan, Dong, Jian-hua, Li
Format: Article
Language:English
Subjects:
Review
Shoulder pain
Stroke
Ultrasound
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Summary:[Purpose] This review article is designed to expose the application of sonography in shoulder pain after stroke. [Methods] A range of databases was searched to identify articles that address sonography examination, with or without ultrasound guided corticosteroid injection for hemiplegic shoulder pain (HSP). The electronic databases of PubMed, CENTRAL, CINAHL, Cochrane Library, Medline were searched. [Results] According to the articles identified in our databases research, sonographic technique has potential to provide objective measurements in patients with HSP. The main sonography finding of HSP included subacromial subdeltoid (SASD) bursal effusion, tendinosis of the supraspinatus and subscapularis tendon, long head of biceps tendon sheath effusion, and shoulder subluxation. Our analysis also revealed significantly decreased pain score (VAS) and increased passive external rotation degree in the steroid injection group than control group. [Conclusion] The sonography examination is useful for HSP assessment and ultrasound guided technique is recommended for HSP injection treatment.
ISSN:0915-5287
2187-5626
DOI:10.1589/jpts.27.3007