Table 7 Receipt of other treatments for the shoulder pain during the study
From: Corticosteroid injection for shoulder pain: single-blind randomized pilot trial in primary care
Treatment/administration | Methylprednisolone acetate with lidocaine (n = 19) | Lidocaine (n = 21) |
|---|---|---|
At 2 weeks: | ||
Painkillers | 8/18 (44%) | 11/21 (52%) |
Anti-inflammatory medication | 5/18 (28%) | 10/20 (50%) |
Physiotherapy | 0/17 (0%) | 1/20 (5%) |
At 4 weeks: | ||
Painkillers | 7/19 (37%) | 11/20 (55%) |
Anti-inflammatory medication | 4/17 (24%) | 7/19 (37%) |
Physiotherapy | 1/16 (6%) | 3/19 (16%) |
At 12 weeks: | ||
Painkillers | 7/17 (41%) | 11/19 (58%) |
Anti-inflammatory medication | 6/19 (32%) | 10/16 (63%) |
Physiotherapy | 1/18 (6%) | 6/18 (33%) |