Assess the clinical outcomes using atelocollagen injection in patients with calcific tendinitis.
Suitable participants based on the selection/exclusion criteria are randomly assigned to either the case group or the control group. Consent is given right before the procedure. Case group (Atelocollagen injection group): Ultrasound-guided barbotage followed by lidocaine and atelocollagen injection. Control group (Lidocaine injection group): Ultrasound-guided barbotage followed by lidocaine injection." Clinical outcomes will be assessed with functional scores on 6 months after injection.
Study Type
INTERVENTIONAL
Allocation
RANDOMIZED
Purpose
TREATMENT
Masking
SINGLE
Enrollment
46
Tendoregen (Atelocollagen) injection
Eunpyeong St. Mary's Hospital, The Catholic University of Korea
Seoul, South Korea
RECRUITINGConstant score (Shoulder function score)
The Constant score is commonly used to evaluate the functional status of shoulder disorders and shows relatively high accuracy, reliability, and reproducibility. The evaluation is out of a total of 100 points: pain 15 points, daily activities 20 points, anterior elevation 10 points, lateral elevation 10 points, internal/external rotation each 10 points, and muscle strength 25 points
Time frame: 1, 3, 5 months
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