Comparison of clinical and functional outcomes of physical therapy alone versus additional intraarticular injection of platelet rich plasma in treatment of frozen shoulder in Indian population
DOI:
https://doi.org/10.18203/issn.2455-4510.IntJResOrthop20241610Keywords:
Platelet rich plasma, Adhesive capsulitis, Frozen shoulder, Intra-articular steroid, Physical therapyAbstract
Background: Frozen shoulder (adhesive capsulitis) involves significant restriction of shoulder motion due to an inflammatory process and typically follows stages of pain, stiffness, and recovery over 2-3 years. This study explores the efficacy of platelet-rich plasma (PRP) injections, alongside conventional physiotherapy, as a non-operative treatment to enhance recovery in patients with adhesive capsulitis.
Methods: This prospective, randomized, open, blinded, single-center clinical study involving 50 patients with adhesive capsulitis, comparing intra-articular PRP injections and physical therapy with physical therapy alone over 24 weeks. Primary outcomes were assessed using the shoulder pain and disability index (SPADI) and visual analog scale (VAS), with follow-ups at 6, 12, and 24 weeks to evaluate pain, function, and patient satisfaction.
Results: In adhesive capsulitis (AC), intra-articular platelet-rich plasma (IA-PRP) injections with physical therapy (PT) provided superior pain relief, functional improvement, and higher treatment satisfaction after 24 weeks compared to PT alone. The IA-PRP group also showed better VAS scores and reduced acetaminophen use, indicating more effective pain management.
Conclusions: In AC, IA-PRP injections showed greater pain relief and improved shoulder mobility compared to PT alone after 12 weeks. PRP's effectiveness highlights its potential, especially when corticosteroids are unsuitable, though longer-term studies are needed to confirm these results.
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