From: Hydrodilatation, corticosteroids and adhesive capsulitis: A randomized controlled trial
Variable | DIL group (n = 39) Values are mean (SD) or n (n%) within group | INJ group (n = 37) Values are mean (SD) or n (n%) within group |
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Age (years) | 52 (7) | 51 (6) |
Female | 26 (67%) | 19 (51%) |
Duration (months) | 7 (4) | 7 (4) |
Left shoulder | 16 (41%) | 20 (54%) |
Previous FS (other shoulder) | 8 (21%) | 9 (24%) |
Patients with other shoulder problems previously | 12 (31%) | 21 (57%) |
Patients who are smokers | 10 (26%) | 13 (35%) |
Patients undergoing physiotherapy | 5 (13%) | 8 (22%) |
Patients taking analgesics (daily) | 11 (28%) | 9 (24%) |
Patients on sick leave | 15 (39%) | 25 (68%) |