Effectiveness of Hyaluronic Acid in Patients with Supraspinatus Tendinopathy

Efficacy and Tolerability of Peritendinous Hyaluronic Acid in Patients with Supraspinatus Tendinopathy: A Multicenter, Randomized, Controlled Trial

Article specifications

This clinical trial was published in 2017 in Journal of Sports Med Open. (IF 2016:5.673) by Spain specialists. Patients with ultrasound-confirmed supraspinatus tendinopathy were randomized to receive either physical therapy + subacromial HA injections or physical therapy only. Treatment efficacy was assessed using a Visual Analog Scale (VAS) for pain and an Activities of Daily Living (ADL) scale.

 

Result

Subacromial HA injections combined with physical therapy have high efficacy in the treatment of supraspinatus tendinopathy, leading to an earlier return to pre-injury activity and the need for fewer rehabilitation sessions, which may benefit both patients and the healthcare system.