Table 2 Baseline characteristics of randomized participants
From: Corticosteroid injection for shoulder pain: single-blind randomized pilot trial in primary care
Characteristic | Methylprednisolone acetate with lidocaine (n = 19) | Lidocaine (n = 21) |
|---|---|---|
Female, n (%) | 11 (58%) | 15 (71%) |
Age at randomization in years, mean (SD) | 61.5 (5.8) | 56.0 (11.3) |
Ethnic group: | ||
White | 19 (100%) | 19(90%) |
Bangladesh/Indian | 0 | 2 (10%) |
Have major medical history | 9 (47%) | 9 (43%) |
Right/left handed: | ||
Right | 18 (95%) | 18 (86%) |
Left | 1 (5%) | 3 (14%) |
Which shoulder affected: | ||
Right | 13 (68%) | 12 (57%) |
Left | 6 (32%) | 9 (43%) |
History of trigger for the shoulder pain | 5 (26%) | 6 (29%) |
Current medication for shoulder problem: | ||
Painkillers | 11 (58%) | 11 (52%) |
Anti-inflammatory medication | 12 (63%) | 11 (52%) |
Physiotherapy | 3 (16%) | 5 (24%) |
Other | ||
Shoulder stiffness addition to shoulder pain | 9 (47%) | 12 (57%) |
Arm pain addition to shoulder pain | 17 (89%) | 19 (90%) |
Neck pain addition to shoulder pain | 9 (47%) | 7 (33%) |
Other symptoms addition to shoulder pain | 6 (32%) | 6 (29%) |
Duration of any symptom in this shoulder for this episode (weeks), mean (SD) | 15.9 (6.1) | 10.7 (5.0) |
History of shoulder pain | 5 (26%) | 6 (29%) |
Systolic blood pressure, mmHg | 130 (14.4) | 133 (22.4) |
Diastolic blood pressure, mmHg | 80 (11.2) | 77 (14.7) |
Body temperature in °C, mean (SD) | 36.7 (0.43) | 36.7 (0.44) |
Rotation of the glenohumeral joint compared to other side: | ||
Greater that 50% | 17 (89%) | 17 (81%) |
Less than 50% | 2 (11%) | 4 (19%) |